Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization, says Premier Smith
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, which represents some 62,000 members in health care, said Smith is opening the door to health-care profiteering
· Calgary HeraldAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to “Uber-ize” and replace the province’s online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate spaces, and the analogy shouldn’t be taken too far.
It comes a day after Smith announced at a continuing care conference she aims to create a new platform that works much like the app to order rides or meals.