Tag Archives: AHS

It’s just a computer glitch…nobody died

Posted on July 15, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Breathe in, breathe out, don’t breathe…the disembodied voice wafted over the sound of ball bearings hitting metal.  It was calm and confident.  I, on the other hand, was not.  In fact I was a little anxious…that’s what comes of being … Continue reading →

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Mustard Bean Pickle is NOT Tough to Swallow

Posted on July 1, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Before we talk about what is tough to swallow (hint:  21 day standardized menu for seniors in LTC facilities) let me tell you about mustard bean pickle. My friend Kirsten unleashed an animated facebook exchange when she said she’d spent … Continue reading →

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Dr Eagle’s bonus and the Goldilocks Test

Posted on June 10, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Ah, the joys of being a public figure…this week we learned that Dr Chris Eagle, the president and CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS), got a bonus of $90,000.  That’s in addition to his base pay of $580,000.  And significantly … Continue reading →

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In the Hands of Squints and Politicians

Posted on February 26, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

The state of Alberta healthcare is the most important issue facing Alberta voters—and it’s resting in the hands of squints and politicians.  Lord help us! A “squint”, like his compatriots the geek and the quant, is a highly trained technical … Continue reading →

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Ken Hughes in the Crosshairs

Posted on January 8, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Update:  It’s official.  On Jan 21/12 Ken Hughes was narrowly defeated on the 3rd ballot by Shiraz Shariff.  Good move on the part of the PCs.  Bad news for the opposition parties–the job of taking Calgary West away from the … Continue reading →

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Square Peg/Round Hole — Redford’s Proposal to Beef Up the Health Quality Council Review

Posted on November 20, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

UPDATE — Premier Redford promised changes to the HQC which would allow it to conduct a public inquiry.  She delivered Bill 24 which allows the  HQC  to take the “public inquiry” behind closed doors under a number of circumstances.  So … Continue reading →

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The Big Blue Button

Posted on August 28, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Bear with me…I’m about to make a case for civil disobedience with respect to the (non)delivery of healthcare.          We’ve all experienced the feeling of helplessness and controlled panic when our mothers, fathers, partners, children and friends are … Continue reading →

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What’s Next…Unmarked Bills in a Plain Brown Envelope?

Posted on June 12, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Queue jumping? “ Go-to- guys” who adjust waiting lists for prominent Albertans?  Are you kidding me? Just when Mr Zwozdesky thought he’d stared down the Alberta Medical Association, the opposition parties and Albertans who were demanding a public inquiry into healthcare, … Continue reading →

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The Eagle Has Landed–in the War Zone

Posted on April 24, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Dr Chris Eagle has just landed the most dangerous job in Alberta.  He’s the new President and CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS).  He will serve a 5 year term commencing on Apr 1, 2011—assuming he survives that long.  He’s … Continue reading →

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Dr Y and the Art of Intimidation

Posted on April 3, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

There are 6500 doctors practicing medicine in Alberta;  2000 of them refuse to participate in the Health Quality Council (HQC) review.  These are intelligent, dedicated professionals practicing in ER, internal medicine, paediatrics, anaesthesia, rural practice and addiction-rehabilitation medicine and they … Continue reading →

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