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Primary Care Networks review

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The PCN Review (the Review) was undertaken by Alberta Health as part of its internal oversight responsibility to ensure primary health care is being delivered in an effective manner. The Review... More ≫

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The PCN Review (the Review) was undertaken by Alberta Health as part of its internal oversight responsibility to ensure primary health care is being delivered in an effective manner. The Review involved an analysis of the financial practices and service delivery approaches of a sample of PCNs. The findings of the Review will inform ongoing work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care service delivery in Alberta, in order to work toward the overall vision of Alberta’s Primary Health Care Strategy for “Albertans to be as healthy as they can be.”

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Working together to build a high performance health system : report of the Health Governance Review Task Force

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The Minister of Health established the Health System Governance Review Task Force in July 2012 to explore ways of improving governance of the health system without structural change. Alberta... More ≫

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The Minister of Health established the Health System Governance Review Task Force in July 2012 to explore ways of improving governance of the health system without structural change. Alberta Health has the largest single budget within the Government of Alberta, and Alberta Health Services is the government’s largest agency. The sheer size of and impact on Albertans of these organizations make it critical that all parties strive for excellence in their governance practices. This report contains the findings and recommendations of the Task Force. Recommendations focus around three main themes: clear roles and responsibilities for all parties involved in Alberta's health care system; close and effective collaboration between the Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services; and the full engagement of physicians in the health care system.

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Tracking health reform in Alberta : Alberta Health Reform Implementation Team final report, January 2004

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In January 2002 the Alberta government accepted all 44 recommendations of the Premier’s Advisory council on Health. The government plan Alberta: Health First, Building a Better Public Health Care... More ≫

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In January 2002 the Alberta government accepted all 44 recommendations of the Premier’s Advisory council on Health. The government plan Alberta: Health First, Building a Better Public Health Care System, was developed to help achieve these recommendations. The Alberta government appointed the Health Reform Implementation Team to: monitor work on the action plan and provided progress reports to Albertans; support the work of MLA committees; and consult with health care providers and regional health authorities on how to overcome any barriers to building a better health care system. This final report documents the many achievements that have been made in the two years since the government plan was implemented and highlights work that still lies ahead in improving Alberta’s health care system.

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Who is accountable in health? : roles and responsibilities in Alberta's health system

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The Government of Alberta has been working to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the various players in Alberta's health system and outlining who is accountable to whom and for what. This... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has been working to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the various players in Alberta's health system and outlining who is accountable to whom and for what. This work has involved extensive discussions with health authorities, physicians, nurses and other health providers. The result is a new report called Achieving Accountability. The report describes the roles, responsibilities and accountability of different individuals, groups and organizations in the health system. This booklet provides highlights of the Achieving Accountability report. And it helps answer Albertans’ questions about who is responsible for what in today’s health system.

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