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Alberta Lets You Pay for Preventative Scans | Calgary News
Alberta’s government is launching a bold new plan to slash wait times for medical imaging — starting Friday, adults (or teens with parental consent) can pay out-of-pocket or via private insurance for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays. Aimed at boosting early detection and easing public system pressure, the move lets patients self-refer — but critics warn it could deepen healthcare inequality, creating a two-tier system that leaves low-income patients behind. While the government insists public coverage remains intact for doctor-ordered tests, the Alberta Medical Association and Friends…
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