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Ministerial Order 307/2022 [Health]

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Appoints one physician member, who was nominated by the Alberta Medical Association, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) member, who was nominated by AHS, to the Physician Compensation Advisory... More ≫

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Appoints one physician member, who was nominated by the Alberta Medical Association, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) member, who was nominated by AHS, to the Physician Compensation Advisory Committee.

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Primary care initiative policy manual. Version 11

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The Primary Care Initiative Policy Manual was developed to provide the foundation on which primary care networks will be developed, implemented and evaluated. Policy and principles will be... More ≫

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The Primary Care Initiative Policy Manual was developed to provide the foundation on which primary care networks will be developed, implemented and evaluated. Policy and principles will be developed for those components where provincial direction is required to ensure that Primary Care Initiative objectives of are achieved.

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Agreement to amend the Alberta Medical Association agreement between the Minister of Health and The Alberta Medical Association

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An amending agreement signed on November 1, 2016, by the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Medical Association and Alberta Health Services. the amending agreement include: 1- a needs-based... More ≫

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An amending agreement signed on November 1, 2016, by the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Medical Association and Alberta Health Services. the amending agreement include: 1- a needs-based Physician Resource Plan that will help place doctors in the communities that need them; 2- primary care improvements, including new information technology and data-sharing; 3- new compensation models for some primary-care physicians, as well as academic physicians, to reward time and quality of care given to patients rather than just the number of services provided; 4- new physician peer review and accountability mechanisms; and 5- the linking of certain benefits and compensation increases to performance on other cost-saving measures.

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Quick facts for pregnant women with HIV

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Presents some quick answers to questions women may have regarding HIV and pregnancy.

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Pregnant? Information on routine tests for infections

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A mother’s infection can harm her baby. Early detection means that steps can be taken to reduce the risk of harm. Information about testing for infectious diseases as part of good prenatal care is... More ≫

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A mother’s infection can harm her baby. Early detection means that steps can be taken to reduce the risk of harm. Information about testing for infectious diseases as part of good prenatal care is presented in this brochure.

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Final report : Relative Value Guide Commission of Alberta

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In 1998, Alberta Health and Wellness and the Alberta Medical Association agreed to establish a new Alberta Relative Value Guide Commission. The Commission’s objective was to address longstanding... More ≫

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In 1998, Alberta Health and Wellness and the Alberta Medical Association agreed to establish a new Alberta Relative Value Guide Commission. The Commission’s objective was to address longstanding concerns about fairness and equity in the fee schedule for Alberta physicians and to establish a new Relative Value Guide for Alberta. This report presents the findings of the Commission. In addition to developing a new Relative Value Guide (RVG 2000) and making code-specific recommendations for change, the Commission also developed a comprehensive set of recommendations for implementing the new RVG 2000 and ensuring that the RVG can be maintained and updated on an ongoing basis.

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