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Dental assistance for seniors program policy manual

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The policy manual provides information about the Dental Assistance for Seniors Program for dental providers.

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Ministerial Order 800/2024 [Health]

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Alberta's Provincial Health Agencies Act establishes the acute care, primary care, continuing care and mental health and addiction health services sectors. The amendments are contained within the... More ≫

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Alberta's Provincial Health Agencies Act establishes the acute care, primary care, continuing care and mental health and addiction health services sectors. The amendments are contained within the Health Statutes Amendment Act (HSAA) tabled on May 14, 2024, and which received royal assent on May 30, 2024. The HSAA enables the transition from a single regional health authority to an integrated system of sector-based provincial health agencies. This ministerial order initiates the transition to a refocused health care system.

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Health annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Health contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan,... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Health contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Ministerial Order 28/2024 [Health]

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This ministerial order makes the Regional Health Authorities (Ministerial) Amendment Regulation (Alberta Regulation 28/2024).

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Dental assistance for seniors program : fee schedule

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The Dental Assistance for Seniors program's schedule of dental procedures and fees includes basic dental procedures and services in order to maintain good dental health.

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Food safety and licensed facility-based child care review panel final report

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The Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel (Review Panel) was established under Ministerial Order in response to the September 2023 Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak in... More ≫

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The Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel (Review Panel) was established under Ministerial Order in response to the September 2023 Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak in licensed facility-based child care facilities in Calgary linked to a shared kitchen. The Review Panel was tasked to examine food safety in kitchens that provide food in licensed child-care facilities across Alberta and make recommendations on how to better protect children in these settings. The Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel Final Report advises the Ministers of Health and Jobs, Economy and Trade on opportunities to strengthen the Public Health Act, Food Regulation and Institutions Regulation, the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Early Learning and Child Care Regulation, and associated inspection processes in the context of prevention of foodborne illness.

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The way forward : the Indigenous Primary Health Care Implementation Panel’s plan to advance the recommendations from Honouring Our Roots: Growing Together Towards a Culturally Safe, Wholistic Primary Health Care System for Indigenous Peoples

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities.... More ≫

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities. The plan centres Indigenous voices, avoiding tokenistic practices, and adopting trauma-informed, person-centered perspectives and acknowledges the diverse health needs within Indigenous communities. It is committed to increasing life expectancy and overall health, involving community input and respecting cultural protocols while prioritizing culturally safe and holistic healthcare, honoring Indigenous expertise and traditions. Designed as a living document that will be updated to reflect evolving Indigenous health and Alberta's healthcare system.

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Modernizing Alberta’s primary health care system (MAPS) : 2-year implementation plan

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The Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System (MAPS) 2-Year Implementation plan builds on the MAPS reports and identifies specific actions and milestones for achievement until March 31, 2026.

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Canada-Alberta aging with dignity funding agreement (2023-24 to 2027-28)

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Through this bilateral funding agreement, the federal government is investing $627 million over five years, from 2023-24 to 2027-28, as part of a 10-year plan for funding and collaboration. This... More ≫

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Through this bilateral funding agreement, the federal government is investing $627 million over five years, from 2023-24 to 2027-28, as part of a 10-year plan for funding and collaboration. This funding will help accelerate efforts already underway to transform continuing care in Alberta, as described in Alberta's five-year action plan.

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Ministerial Order 13/2024 [Health]

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This ministerial order makes the Continuing Care (Ministerial) Regulation (Alberta Regulation 44/2024).

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