February 12, 2026

In this issue: 

• Seeking committee members to lead health system stewardship
• Join the Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP) as a Case Coordinator
• Apply for the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/AMA Scholarship
• Help drive the evolution of medicine as AMA's 2027/28 President!
• Alberta Find a Doctor transitioning to Alberta Find a Provider
• Primary Care Alberta updates
  • MyHealth Records changes to parent/guardian access
  • Menopause & perimenopause pathways now live
  • Growth Chart training modules & handouts updated
  • Lab bulletins:
    • Changes to Roche diagnostic analyzers affecting some common tests at urban/regional hospitals & Calgary outpatient lab
    • Change to amiodarone and metabolite testing
    • Interim changes to HIV viral load testing
• MD Financial
  • New federal tax changes for 2026
• Community Connections

Seeking committee members to lead health system stewardship

The AMA is launching two committees to help shape a more sustainable health system grounded in high-value care.  
 

Bringing together physicians to examine anonymized practice patterns, these committees will identify opportunities to optimize clinical choices and elevate care, ensuring clinical expertise remains at the centre of health system resource use. They will foster a positive, collegial space for professional growth, where peers help peers strengthen practice and drive meaningful health system improvements. 

• Quality Stewardship Committee: Provide evidence-informed recommendations that advance clinical best practices, shape policy and enhance patient care. This committee reports to the AMA Physician Workforce & Stewardship branch. Learn more and apply.  
• Peer Review Billing Committee: Support resource stewardship by identifying and promoting billing best practices. Collaborate with colleagues and sections to share knowledge, support billing consistency and provide recommendations to improve the SOMB. This committee reports to the AMA Board. Learn more and apply. 

Join the Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP) as a Case Coordinator

The AMA's PFSP provides confidential support with personal health issues and promotes health and well-being for the medical profession that cares for all Albertans.  
 

The Case Coordinator is a contract role and will be part of the PFSP Case Coordination Team (CCT) that provides services for physicians, residents and medical students in need of ongoing assistance with complex health, personal and/or occupational concerns. 
 

The Case Coordinator must have a good understanding of physician health issues and the challenges physicians face, and will liaise with multidisciplinary clinicians, participant family members, medical school or residency administrators, professional regulatory bodies and hospital or medical staff administrators.  
 

Applicants must be licensed in Alberta, have a minimum of five years clinical experience and have a flexible schedule with the ability to adjust on short notice, including evenings and weekends, when required.
 

For more information and to submit CV, please email hr@albertadoctors.org by Monday, February 23, 2026. 

Apply for the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/

Alberta Medical Association Scholarship

The TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/Alberta Medical Association Scholarship was established to help physicians meet Alberta's changing medical needs.
 

Every May, the AMA and TD Meloche Monnex team up to award four physicians with a $7,500 scholarship. Applications are being accepted until March 31.
 
Eligibility 
Must be an AMA member physician who: 

• Has enrolled and been accepted in a program, which must be supplementary to completion of a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or College of Family Physicians of Canada certification program or
• Is in established practice and wishes supplemental training.
• The clinical program must be at least three months in length in a recognized educational institution.
• Majority of the term of the program should occur within the relevant AMA fiscal year (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027) for which the scholarship is awarded.
• Priority will be given to a physician seeking additional training in a clinical area of recognized need in Alberta.

For more information, please email 

sarah.zieminek@albertadoctors.org

Help drive the evolution of medicine as

AMA's 2027/28 President!

The search has begun for the AMA 2026 President-Elect who will serve as the 2027/28 AMA President.
 

Eligible AMA members are encouraged to submit their expression of interest to Nominating Committee by February 23, 2026!
 

Unsuccessful candidates may reapply during the general call open to all AMA members from March 23, 2026 to April 21, 2026.

Alberta Find a Doctor transitioning to 

Alberta Find a Provider

By the end of February, Primary Care Alberta (PCA) will transition Alberta Find a Doctor to Alberta Find a Provider, reflecting an expanded focus on connecting Albertans with a broader range of primary care providers.
 

The updated website will be available at albertafindaprovider.ca, with the current URL redirecting there automatically.
 

As part of Alberta’s health system refocus, PCA assumed ownership of the site in December 2025 and continues to work with Primary Care Networks and system partners. The Alberta Medical Association has been a key partner in this work since the site’s launch in 2019. Over that time, the public‑facing directory has helped Albertans connect with primary care providers and has received more than 1.2 million visits annually.
 

Additional updates include a refreshed design, improved search functionality and a link to the Alberta Association of Midwives directory.
 

Physicians and clinics that maintain a profile on this site should expect minimal changes to their user experience and can continue to update their profiles as usual.
 

Questions about this transition can be directed to afapinfo@primarycarealberta.ca.

Primary Care Alberta updates

The following PCA updates have been provided for your information: 

• MyHealth Records changes to parent/guardian access
• Menopause & perimenopause pathways now live
• Growth Chart training modules & handouts updated
• Lab bulletins:
  • Changes to Roche diagnostic analyzers affecting some common tests at urban/regional hospitals & Calgary outpatient lab
  • Change to amiodarone and metabolite testing
  • Interim changes to HIV viral load testing

New federal tax changes for 2026

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Community Connections

Promoting a local charitable health-related event?
 

Recruiting physicians and medical learners for a medical study?
 

Seeking AMA member participation in a survey?
 

The AMA receives many requests to promote local events, research participation opportunities and surveys to our members. We consider all requests based on specific criteria and general relevance/appropriateness.
 

*Please note that, unless explicitly stated, the AMA is not associated with or responsible for items listed in Community Connections.

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