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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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Vision 2020: The future of health care in Alberta. Phase one

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Alberta’s health system in 2008 is highly technical, increasingly complex, relies on expertly trained staff, and includes 104 hospitals and 195 sites that provide long-term care services across... More ≫

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Alberta’s health system in 2008 is highly technical, increasingly complex, relies on expertly trained staff, and includes 104 hospitals and 195 sites that provide long-term care services across the province. VISION 2020 outlines a future for Alberta’s health system and describes how health care will be delivered in a strong, sustainable way by the year 2020. It provides direction on how to improve the delivery of services across the whole health system including public health, acute and continuing care, delivery of pharmaceuticals, ambulance services, health system governance and accountability.

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Getting on with better health care : health policy framework

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This... More ≫

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This was followed with the development of a series of action items in the Getting on with Better Health Care package. A Health Policy Framework was released in February 2006, to provide clear and consistent direction in health care reform. This document presents a revised version of the Health Policy Framework, which has been updated based on suggestions and ideas of Albertans in response to the initial framework. The purpose of the framework is to lead the way toward a more sustainable, response and accessible health system that is based on a more holistic and comprehensive approach to care.

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Getting on with better health care

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This... More ≫

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This was followed with the development of a series of action items, which are outlined in this package.

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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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Tracking progress : a progress report on continuing care reform in Alberta

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In November 1999, the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee released the report Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The Committee report and additional public input and suggestions... More ≫

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In November 1999, the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee released the report Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The Committee report and additional public input and suggestions were thoroughly reviewed by Alberta Health and Wellness, and in April 2000 the government released its response to the report. Entitled Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta, the report presented a government strategy to develop an improved, sustainable and affordable continuing care system for Albertans. This report, Tracking Progress, shows the progress to date in each of the strategic directions set out in the government’s response, and summarizes future plans to keep continuing care reform moving forward.

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Going further : building on a framework for reform

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The Committee on Collaboration and Innovation was established in March 2002 as part of the Alberta Government’s response to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health Report. Its mandate was to help... More ≫

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The Committee on Collaboration and Innovation was established in March 2002 as part of the Alberta Government’s response to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health Report. Its mandate was to help transform the way health regions provide services and how the government and regions collaborate to provide those services. This report presents the findings of the Committee and makes recommendations in five areas: roles and responsibilities for the Government of Alberta and health authorities; multi-year performance contracts; facilitating collaboration among health regions and developing new models of care; establishing centres of specialization; and contracting with a blend of providers.

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Alberta : health first : building a better public health care system. Alberta government response to the Premier's Advisory Council on Health report

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On January 8, 2002, the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health released its report on how to put Alberta’s health care system on a sustainable foundation. The report focuses on people—those who use... More ≫

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On January 8, 2002, the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health released its report on how to put Alberta’s health care system on a sustainable foundation. The report focuses on people—those who use and provide health care—and makes recommendations on building wellness, collaboration, accountability and innovation as keys to a quality health care system, now and for the future. The government has responded with a plan of action on health—a plan that starts now on building a stronger public health care system for our children and grandchildren.

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Response to the final report of Health Summit '99

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In December 1998, Premier Ralph Klein announced Health Summit '99 and launched a process for seeking input on the health care system in Alberta and the responsibility and role of individuals in... More ≫

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In December 1998, Premier Ralph Klein announced Health Summit '99 and launched a process for seeking input on the health care system in Alberta and the responsibility and role of individuals in managing their own health. The summit was held in February 1999 and was preceded by a wider public consultation to inform the summit. A final report was prepared following the summit and identified common themes that emerged from the discussions. This response document addresses those common themes. The Government of Alberta accepts in principle and is committed to following up on all of the recommendations received through Health Summit '99, and the report highlights many of the initiatives already underway or planned, which respond to the Summit recommendations.

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