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Opinion: What a $700 screening actually costs in Alberta

'Screening is not ordering whatever tests one wants. It is a defined set of investigations, based on evidence about which tests improve outcomes in people without symptoms'

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When Premier Danielle Smith pointed to a $700 “comprehensive” health screening in Japan, the implication was straightforward — a wide range of tests can be accessed quickly and affordably, without the delays of the public system.

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