Alberta Introduces New Pay Model to Attract and Retain Family Doctors

The plan incentivizes doctors to take on more patients, provide after-hours care, and streamline clinic operations, starting in spring 2025.

The Alberta government announced a new compensation model aimed at improving recruitment and retention of family doctors in the province.
Doctors will receive incentives for managing at least 500 patients, offering after-hours care, and performing administrative tasks outside of patient visits.
The plan includes a $150-million investment in 2025, increasing to $250 million annually in subsequent years, making Alberta doctors among the highest-paid in Canada.
The model also encourages team-based care and technology upgrades to improve efficiency and reduce pressure on emergency rooms.
The Alberta Medical Association and opposition leaders have welcomed the plan as a positive step, though some criticized delays in its implementation.