If passed, Bill 30 would allow doctors who so desire to move away from the fee-for-service model, where they bill for each patient visit, and instead sign contracts and be paid salaries. Shandro said public members would be added to the 29 boards and colleges; existing non-public positions will not be removed. "Skilled, competent public members are needed to complement the knowledgeable professionals who already sit on these councils," he said. Shepherd says the NDP will propose an amendment to Bill 30 in hopes of enshrining a requirement for diversity of appointments within the legislation. The bill also affirms Alberta Health Services as the single health authority in Alberta.

Source: CBC News July 06, 2020 20:55 UTC