Overview

• Primary Care Alberta is expected to be operational by November, focusing on improving access to family doctors and nurse practitioners.
• The initiative includes developing new primary care models and expanding after-hours care through virtual services.
• Alberta Health Services is being divided into four agencies to streamline healthcare delivery, with Primary Care Alberta dedicated to primary care.
• Dr. Kim Simmonds has been appointed as the first chief executive of Primary Care Alberta, emphasizing the importance of continuous and connected relationships with healthcare providers.
• Critics, including opposition leaders, express concerns that the restructuring may not achieve its intended goals and could lead to increased administrative costs.