The Alberta government says its new dual practice health model, which allows some physicians to practise in both the public and private systems, will begin to be rolled out in September.

The province says an expression of interest process for eligible physicians will open June 22, followed by a formal application process later this summer.

In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the public system.