# Alberta Hospitals Rewired for Patient Care

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-06-01T23:50:07+00:00
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## Resource

Alberta’s hospitals are getting a major funding overhaul—paying them based on actual patient care, not fixed budgets. Twelve hospitals now lead this patient-centered model, focused on four high-volume surgeries: hip/knee replacements, cataracts, and rotator cuff repairs. More patients = more funding, aiming to cover 26,000 procedures by 2027. Critics fear it’s a stealth privatization push, while officials tout efficiency and cost control. The province’s $809 million investment includes variable costs—hip replacements from $8,900 to $33,440, cataracts from $880 to $1,600—and will track quality via patient feedback and readmission rates. This “learning year” could expand to more procedures and even private surgical centers—watch this space. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/464cca8116f32016

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