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Alberta health care and social assistance industry profile

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Annual profiles of Alberta's health care and social assistance industry. Information and statistics on demographics, wages and employment trends and outlook are included.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan : essential information for Albertans

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Information booklet about the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.

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Industry profiles : health care and social assistance industry

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Annual profiles of Alberta's health care and social assistance industry. Information and statistics on demographics, wages and employment trends and outlook are included.

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Health care in northern Alberta : update to northern communities 2017

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In 2016 the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) hosted the Northern Health Summit, to connect senior health officials and experts with community leaders, with the goal of facilitating... More ≫

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In 2016 the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) hosted the Northern Health Summit, to connect senior health officials and experts with community leaders, with the goal of facilitating opportunities for partnerships and discussions to address key health challenges and priorities in the north. In a report following the summit, the NADC advanced six recommendations where system benefits could benefit northern communities. This report updates progress on advancing northern health care since the summit and contains details on programs that align with the six recommendations.

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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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Rural health services review final report : understanding the concerns and challenges of Albertans who live in rural and remote communities

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The Rural Health Services Review Committee was established In September 2014 as part of a review of rural health care in Alberta. The Committee met with over 100 communities with populations of... More ≫

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The Rural Health Services Review Committee was established In September 2014 as part of a review of rural health care in Alberta. The Committee met with over 100 communities with populations of less than 10,000. This report presents the results of these consultations and the findings of the Committee. Includes 56 recommendations.

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Alberta's primary health care strategy

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Alberta’s Primary Health Care Strategy sets out the vision for the future: a primary health care system that supports Albertans to be as healthy as they can be. It establishes principles and... More ≫

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Alberta’s Primary Health Care Strategy sets out the vision for the future: a primary health care system that supports Albertans to be as healthy as they can be. It establishes principles and strategic directions for continuing the transformation of primary health care in Alberta. These describe what needs to be done to further enhance the delivery of care, to change the culture within the system, and to put in place the building blocks for long‑term sustainability.

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Primary health care evaluation framework

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The Primary Health Care Evaluation Framework is intended to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of primary health care in the province and to contribute to continuing efforts to strengthen... More ≫

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The Primary Health Care Evaluation Framework is intended to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of primary health care in the province and to contribute to continuing efforts to strengthen Alberta’s primary health care system. Although the Framework focuses on Primary Care Networks and the recently-introduced Family Care Clinics, it is intended to be applicable to all available primary health care services in Alberta. The Framework contains a series of discrete but associated components that can be used to evaluate unique aspects of Alberta Health’s service models. These components include a logic model, core evaluation questions, measurement concepts, and a description of the five key evaluation activities supported by the Framework.

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Becoming the best : Alberta's 5-year health action plan : 2010-2015

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Right now, the province has a unique opportunity to respond to the strategies and concerns of Albertans. The Alberta government has established one single health authority, Alberta Health... More ≫

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Right now, the province has a unique opportunity to respond to the strategies and concerns of Albertans. The Alberta government has established one single health authority, Alberta Health Services, to co-ordinate and deliver publicly funded health services throughout the province. The primary goals for Alberta Health Services are improving quality, accessibility and sustainability.

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Putting people first

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This report makes recommendations regarding the key components that should be included in the Alberta Health Act based on input received from Albertans. The report also proposes measures that... More ≫

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This report makes recommendations regarding the key components that should be included in the Alberta Health Act based on input received from Albertans. The report also proposes measures that should be taken to ensure the Act operates as intended. In addition, the report sets out priorities that Albertans have identified for action as Alberta proceeds to clarify outcomes, develop policies, revise legislation and make decisions for the future of its health system. Finally, the report recommends next steps for the Government of Alberta in pursuing further work on Alberta’s health legislation. The report is presented in two parts. Part One offers 15 recommendations based on feedback received from Albertans. Part Two is devoted to an overview of the diverse input received from Albertans through the consultation process.

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