Alberta’s new diagnostic imaging policy will benefit all patients—not just those who’ll payCalgary Sun Letters for August 8, 2026: 'The time for action is now.' Alberta’s new diagnostic imaging policy will benefit all patients—not just those who’ll pay Shaughn Butts/Postmedia fileArticle content According to a new policy from the Smith government, Albertans (and people visiting Alberta) can now pay for an MRI, CT scan, ultrasound or X-ray at a private clinic without a physician referral. Try refreshing your browser, or Alberta’s new diagnostic imaging policy will benefit all patients—not just those who’ll pay Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. The Alberta government’s new policy on diagnostic machines and private clinics is not something to fear. Just like in the world’s top-performing universal health-care systems, a private alternative in Alberta can benefit all patients.