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Minister of Health Jason Copping and Alberta Medical Association (AMA) president Dr. Michelle Warren are issuing the following update on physician negotiations:
The Government of Alberta and the AMA are exploring a return to formal negotiations toward a provincial agreement for Alberta physicians.
Before returning to negotiations, the parties have agreed to act on some high-priority health-care system issues that will support system stability. These actions, combined with those announced in summer 2021, demonstrate that both sides wish to rebuild the relationship and are willing and able to work together. Actions include:
The next phase involves working with labour and management facilitator Rick Wilson to prepare both sides to begin interest-based negotiations as soon as possible. Interest-based negotiations means that the parties share the interests behind issues of disagreement and look for win-win solutions that meet the needs of all. For example, an interest-based approach may address common interests such as quality, sustainability in the health-care system and stability of physician practices.