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Measuring access to specialty care : a health evidence review : final report

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The primary purpose of this health evidence review was to identify current measures for assessing access to specialty care, focusing on transitions from primary health care to specialty care, from... More ≫

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The primary purpose of this health evidence review was to identify current measures for assessing access to specialty care, focusing on transitions from primary health care to specialty care, from specialty care back to primary health care, and between specialty care programs and physicians. Measures may be from the patient, provider or system perspective.

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The burden of proof : an Alberta model for assessing publicly funded services

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The Expert Advisory Panel to Review Publicly Funded Health Services was established in May 2002 to review and make recommendations on public funding for the current basket of health services and... More ≫

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The Expert Advisory Panel to Review Publicly Funded Health Services was established in May 2002 to review and make recommendations on public funding for the current basket of health services and to recommend an appraisal process for reviewing new and existing health services on an ongoing basis. This report outlines the Panel's recommendations for a new appraisal process for health technologies and services in Alberta. The proposed process would assure Albertans that the best decisions are made and provide the best value from the basket of health services funded in the province.

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Expert advisory panel to review publicly funded health services : progress report to December 2002

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Following on recommendations in the report to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health, The Expert Advisory Panel to review publicly funded health services was established in May 2002 to review... More ≫

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Following on recommendations in the report to the Premier’s Advisory Council on Health, The Expert Advisory Panel to review publicly funded health services was established in May 2002 to review the current publicly-funded health services and to review new health services to ensure that Alberta’s publicly funded health services remain comprehensive and sustainable for the future. This report provides an overview of the work done to date by the Panel on all five of those tasks. It also highlights the important work to come – namely setting up a process and structure for a more detailed and thorough review of currently funded and new services, setting priorities, and proceeding with reviews of specific services.

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