Changes to management structure designed to improve healthcare
Posted Sep 11, 2013 7:55 am.
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Five top executives with Alberta Health Services have been shown the door as part of a restructuring; in the coming weeks, another 75 senior executives will be reassigned.
Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne says more needs to be done to make patients and people the system’s top priority.
Taxpayers are on the hook for over $2-million in severance package costs.
Opposition politicians are not impressed with the changes, suggesting the system still remains too top-heavy; they say the shuffle will not trickle down and benefit front line services.
Janet Davidson, who was brought in to oversee AHS when the entire board was fired back in June, has also been named Deputy Health Minister.
Sandra Azocar with Friends of Medicare says Premier Alison Redford’s Tory government continues to play musical chairs with the healthcare system, and she doubts the management restructuring will reduce the pain and suffering of those waiting for treatment.
