艾伯塔省卫生部长以预算问题为由,推迟敲定新的医生赔偿合同。 Alberta Health Minister delays finalizing new doctor compensation contract, citing budget concerns.
艾伯塔省卫生部长Adriana LaGrange宣布, 完成医生新的薪酬合同需要更多的工作. Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced that finalizing a new compensation contract for doctors requires more work. 目前的医生工资增长快于通货膨胀和人口增长,预算可能超支67亿美元。 Current doctor pay has increased faster than inflation and population growth, risking a budget overrun of $6.7 billion. 虽然阿尔伯塔省医学协会声称延误会危及患者护理并威胁到医生的保留，但 LaGrange 声称政府的目标是在今年秋天实施新协议，等待财政委员会的批准。 While the Alberta Medical Association claims delays endanger patient care and threaten physician retention, LaGrange asserts the government aims to implement the new deal this fall, pending Treasury Board approval.