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Alberta premier vows public 'repercussions' if any AHS contract wrongdoing uncovered

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Alberta premier promises repercussions for anyone found to be involved in any misconduct regarding Alberta Health Services procurement.

An external review of surgical contracts issued by AHS is expected to be conducted this week .

The review will aim to understand the reason for the wide-ranging costs for procedures such as knee and hip replacements billed by charter surgical centres under AHS contracts.

Former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos filed a $1.7-million lawsuit alleging high-level government officials interfered to secure overpriced deals for private health contractors.

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