AMA statement regarding Alberta Budget 2026. Sustaining access to care requires funding that keeps pace, year over year, with population growth, increasing patient complexity and the real costs of delivering care. https://t.co/rn5fa09P9F

Lab medicine forms the foundation of clinical decision-making. Around 70–90% of medical decisions rely on lab analysis for accurate diagnosis, treatment and patient care. The "We See You" campaign highlights the vital work of Alberta's lab physicians. https://t.co/lpgfaMJCPX

The AMA is advocating to ensure physicians are paid appropriately for the patient care they provide. Physicians deserve transparent and equitable choices in compensation models across all practice settings in the province. https://t.co/VlCCs7efxo

Alberta's Laboratory Physicians find meaning in the microscopic, so you get the care you deserve.

Celebrating the commitment, resilience, and unwavering care of resident doctors! Thank you to our family medicine residents who provide continuity of care for their patients and communities. You uplift others through every shift. 🩺💙 #ResidentDoctorsAppreciationWeek

New data from the 2026 CMA Health & Media Tracking Survey shows Canadians who follow health advice from AI are 5x more likely to experience harm. Gaps in access to care are pushing people toward false health information, with real consequences.

Sustainable health care starts with physicians. We anchor the system and we steward it. AMA’s new resource stewardship initiative brings physicians, system experts and leaders together to enhance value across the system.

The AMA’s Shine A Light Program lets patients and community members recognize outstanding AMA physicians. Learn about how to nominate a physician on the AMA website:

Psychiatrists are fighting for better mental health care, but are struggling with units operating over 100% capacity and a workforce that has not kept pace. Psychiatrists have solutions. Read about the realities of acute psychiatric care and how to fix it.

The latest case study of "Optimized Prescribing with Seniors" addresses managing insomnia in older adults, highlighting how careful evaluation, non-pharmacologic strategies and prudent prescribing can improve sleep and overall quality of life.

Doctors across Canada stand in solidarity with the @CFNU and our nursing colleagues as they grieve Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse who was senselessly killed Saturday by U.S. ICE agents. The death of one of our own fills us with anger and disbelief. CMA:

Dr. Tim Collins' dedication, compassion and leadership has shaped countless lives over the course of his career. Working in emergency care, rural care and family practice for 20 years, he has made an exceptional impact on his patients and community.

Workforce solutions require careful design and are being appropriately addressed through the current physician master agreement.

The Primary Care Physician Compensation Model launched in April 2025. Since then, physicians on this model have reported benefits for both physicians and patients. Read about PCPCM impact on physicians and patient care in Alberta Doctors' Digest.

Alberta's acute care system requires sustained actions that lead to meaningful improvements. Read the full President's Letter on the AMA website: https://t.co/UqjVGCus0v

The latest edition of Alberta Doctors' Digest features the impact of the new Primary Care Physician Compensation Model, psychiatric concerns in acute care, a feature on AMA member Dr. Tim Collins and more.

There are now 300+ ED and GIM physician signatures on @edmontonjournal op-ed: "Overcrowded ER needs System-Wide fixes". Physicians are ready to work on practical solutions that restore health care integration and put patient safety first.

We would like to thank Alberta's new CMOH, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, for today's update on Alberta's respiratory virus season. Her knowledge and competence are greatly valued and is crucial to the public health of all Albertans. @CMOH_Alberta @GoAHealth

242 physicians signed onto the @edmontonjournal op‑ed: ‘Alberta’s overcrowded ERs need system‑wide fixes'. We are ready to work with ACA and the Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services on collaborative solutions. https://t.co/PV2AyoCBzw

A disaggregated system cannot effectively manage patient volumes or handle sustained spikes. We are calling on the government to reestablish the structures and authority necessary to manage this crisis. The ball is in government's court. It's time to act.