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Alberta’s bold new plan lets adults self-pay for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays to slash wait times — but medical techs warn it could backfire without hiring more staff. While the government touts capacity to handle four times current private tests and promises workforce investments, unions and health workers say transparency and real staffing are missing. The Premier believes patients will make smarter choices with doctors’ help, but critics argue past private options failed to fix delays — calling for a true workforce strategy that includes frontline voices to ensure timely care for all.

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