E96 - Current & Critical - Tyler Shandro , Health Care in Alberta – Minister of Health
“Anybody can have access who’s an Albertan. Nobody ever has to pay for the things included in the insurance plan.”
When he was appointed as Health Minister of Alberta 2019, Tyler had many long-term plans for our healthcare system. But then, COVID-19 arrived, forcing Tyler to set those plans aside and make crucial decisions that impacted both the operations and budget of Alberta’s most expensive line item in the face of a global pandemic. While adapting and preparing for the future is crucial, Tyler's biggest goal is to communicate the Ministry’s goals to Albertans in a world where politicization and soundbites are the norms.
Join me as Tyler and I discuss the state of healthcare in Alberta, the effect COVID-19 has had on long-term plans, and what healthcare in Alberta might look like in the future.