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Regional health authority global funding manual : funding

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This manual documents the calculations behind the allocation to regions of the global funding amount allocated to regional health authorities for the fiscal year.

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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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A framework for reform : report of the Premier's Advisory Council on Health

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The Premier’s Advisory Council on Health was established in August 2000 to provide strategic advice to the Premier on the preservation and future enhancement of quality health services for... More ≫

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The Premier’s Advisory Council on Health was established in August 2000 to provide strategic advice to the Premier on the preservation and future enhancement of quality health services for Albertans and on the continuing sustainability of the publicly funded health system. The Council was asked to assess the sustainablility of the health system and to propose potential approaches and strategies to ensure this sustainability. This report presents the results of the work of the Council. It tackles issues of sustainability, improving access, and improving the overall health of Albertans. It recommends steps to be taken to improve the health care system, sets out fundamental changes in how to organize and deliver health services, and outlines options for deciding how to adequately fund Alberta's health system going forward.

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A new century : bold plans for health in Alberta

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Guided by the recommendations of Health Summit '99, which was called by Premier Ralph Klein to provide advice and recommendations on directions for the future of Alberta’s health system, the... More ≫

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Guided by the recommendations of Health Summit '99, which was called by Premier Ralph Klein to provide advice and recommendations on directions for the future of Alberta’s health system, the Alberta government has developed a six-point plan to protect and improve Alberta’s publicly-funded and publicly-administered health system. This resource describes the initiatives the government will take to put this six-point plan into action.

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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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Health care '99 : a guide to health care in Alberta

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Provides an overview of the health care system in Alberta. Topics covered include a description of Alberta's health system, including the roles of the ministry of Health and Wellness, regional... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the health care system in Alberta. Topics covered include a description of Alberta's health system, including the roles of the ministry of Health and Wellness, regional health authorities, and health care providers. The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan is discussed, as is health funding and health spending, various health programs and medical services provided by the province, and drug coverage and spending.

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