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Alberta’s new diagnostic imaging policy will benefit all patients—not just those who’ll pay

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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.

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