Eligible doctors in Alberta can work in both public, private systems starting this fall – CBC
Doctors can lose dual practice status if they don’t work enough hours in public system
Jun 18, 2026
The Alberta government says its new dual practice health model, which allows some physicians to practise in both the public and private systems, will begin to be rolled out in September.
The province says an expression of interest process for eligible physicians will open June 22, followed by a formal application process later this summer.
In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the public system.
The province announced the dual practice model in November, prompting calls from doctors to ensure the program has strong oversight.
Adriana LaGrange, minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, said in a news conference Thursday the dual practice model will help shorten wait times.
“The status quo is not working,” LaGrange said. “It’s time to do things differently and to learn from systems that are getting better results.”
