According to the Health Care Protection Act, Ministerial approval for a contractual agreement shall not be given unless: the insured surgical services are consistent with the principles of the Canada Health Act; there is a current and likely future need for the services in the geographical area; the proposed surgical services will not have a negative impact on the province’s public health system; there will be an expected benefit to the public;
Le ministère de la Santé et du Mieux-être de l’Alberta finance également les autorités régionales de la santé et les conseils provinciaux qui assurent la prestation de services hospitaliers assurés.