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By Nathaniel Leigh

HEALTH CARE

New Alberta family doctor pay deal launches April 1

Mar 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM

The Alberta government’s long-awaited new compensation model for primary care physicians is on track to launch next month after meeting a required opt-in rate, officials say.

The model is designed to not only support physicians in their work but also enhance access to family doctors across the province.

It was developed in partnership with the Alberta Medical Association and is set to launch in April now that the AMA has reached it’s threshold of 500 enrolled physicians.

As of March 24, 780 family physicians have signed up to receive compensation through the new model.

The model’s incentives include maintaining a minimum of 500 patients, providing after-hours care to relieve pressure on emergency departments, enhancing team-based care and adding efficiency in clinical operations.

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Doctors said last September the new deal’s rollout was delayed by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange for months.

The province has maintained the new model fosters growth while addressing patient complexity and strikes a balance that enhances access to quality care for all Albertans.

The new compensation model launches April 1.