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Originally Posted by Fuzz
Though the intentions are good, that can lead to costing more money. Many people with less money, or even just s desire to spend $50 somewhere else rather than a doctor would put off a problem, making it a bigger problem and ending up in the ER or needing more care over he long term. Catching things early can save a lot of money.
It also punishes people with chronic health issues through no fault of their own.
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I think what they are trying to say is that they want to raise the budget for primary care providers such that more Albertan's can have a relationship with their 'family doctor' so they wont need to strain the costly emergency services the province provides.
Or maybe i'm mis-reading them?