Clinics, Technicians Unsure of Alberta's New Self-Referral Method for Health Tests
Clinics are reviewing the rules as the province says the program will cut MRI wait times and attract private investment, with some operators declining bookings.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta's new self-referral method for health tests
Some Alberta medical clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach to the province's new program that lets patients bypass their doctor and privately book diagnostic imaging tests.
Alberta’s new diagnostic imaging policy will benefit all patients—not just those who’ll pay
According to a new policy from the Smith government, Albertans (and people visiting Alberta) can now pay for an MRI, CT scan, ultrasound or X-ray at a private clinic without a physician referral. The provincial government will reimburse patients if a new cancer diagnosis is discovered by the private scan.
Want an MRI without a referral? You can get one in Alberta
Alberta is now allowing people to get an MRI, CT scan and other tests in the private system without a doctor ordering one. We look at who wants to self-refer, and what impact the change might have on the province’s medical system. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/newsFollow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnewsSubscribe to…
Magnetic resonance imaging is a precise and radiation-free method to see in detail the brain, spine, joints or internal organs – and the referral note changes the cost equation considerably. Unlike X-ray or computed tomography, the MRI does not use ionizing radiation and offers an excellent contrast of soft tissues, which is why it is preferred for the brain, marrow, joints and abdominal organs.
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