Dr. Braden Manns

Carrie Tate, an investigative reporter for The Globe and Mail, discusses Alberta's controversial shift to a public-private healthcare system. Dr. Braden Manns, a kidney physician and health economics professor, shares insights on the risks of creating a two-tier system and the potential for worsened care. Economist Rosalie Wanch highlights the equity concerns of private billing and warns that the actual impacts may take time to unfold. Together, they explore the implications of these changes on wait times, access, and the future of healthcare in Alberta.