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Aug 6, 2026
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Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests
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HEALTH
Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests
By Dayne Patterson The Canadian Press
Posted August 6, 2026 3:51 pm
5 min read
WATCH from July 17: Albertans will soon be able to access certain diagnostic screening tests without a doctor's referral, but they will need to pay out of pocket. The move was announced by the province on Monday after legislation was passed this spring, but critics say it will only benefit those who can afford to pay. Adam MacVicar reports – Jul 27, 2026
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