Alberta Health Services Scandal Deepens With New Allegations and Investigations

Former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos accuses Alberta government of wrongful dismissal and political interference as multiple investigations probe procurement practices.

• Athana Mentzelopoulos, former CEO of Alberta Health Services, alleges she was fired to halt her investigations into conflicts of interest and inflated procurement contracts.
• The Alberta government claims her dismissal was due to poor performance and resistance to health system restructuring into four separate entities.
• Investigations by the RCMP, Alberta Auditor-General, and a retired judge are ongoing into claims of political interference and improper procurement practices.
• Key focus includes a $70-million contract with MHCare Medical for Turkish medication, which saw only partial delivery and left $49.2 million unaccounted for.
• Critics are calling for a public inquiry as the controversy raises questions about governance, transparency, and accountability in Alberta's health system.

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