Local health regions respond to amalgamation – PA Now

The news Saskatchewan would move to one health region towards the end of this year was a surprise for everyone, even health care officials.

Both Cecile Hunt, CEO of the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (PAPHR), and Teresa Watt, acting CEO of the Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region (MCRHC), said they learned their health regions would be no more the same time as everyone else. A three-member panel unveiled its recommendations Jan. 4.

Prince Albert’s health region is taking a “wait and see” approach to amalgamation.

Hunt said it’s too early to know which specific positions will be impacted in the name of increased efficiency, including her own CEO position, or how the financial situations of the various regions will be handled by one large body.

Read More: http://panow.com/article/632612/local-health-regions-respond-amalgamation