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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [general information]

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to general provisions or all services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Alberta immunization policy

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are... More ≫

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The Alberta Immunization Policy outlines the policies for the provision of publicly-funded immunizations in Alberta. It contains a complete listing of vaccines and biologicals that are publicly-funded and indications for their use. PLEASE NOTE: These policies and documents are revised as new research and national recommendations become available. Please ensure you are always referencing the current version of the document. Check this page regularly for updates. The Canadian Immunization Guide recommendations should be consulted when further information about immunization is required.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin [medical services] - Med 251 to current

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of... More ≫

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These bulletins are created to provide health care professionals with clarification and guidance in understanding the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and to keep them apprised of updates and changes to the Plan. Bulletin numbering reflects the AHCIP services to which the bulletin pertains. Bulletins in this record refer to medical services covered by AHCIP. New bulletins are released as required. Please be aware that information in older bulletins may be superseded by more recent bulletins.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : measles

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of measles as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of measles as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan : Schedule of Medical Benefits as of 14 March 2025

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The Schedule of Medical Benefits, or SOMB, contains the fee schedule and list of medical benefits insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, and the rules that govern billing.

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Supervised consumption services : critical incident reporting vs. duty to notify decision process

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This decision process document was created to assist service providers of supervised consumption services in determining when to complete and submit a critical incident or duty to notify form. The... More ≫

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This decision process document was created to assist service providers of supervised consumption services in determining when to complete and submit a critical incident or duty to notify form. The Mental Health Services Protection Act requires the reporting of critical incidents that have caused or threatened to cause serious injury or death. In addition, service providers have a duty to notify or report on situations that may prevent service providers from delivering their services and/or situations that may be injurious to the safety or health of the client.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : meningococcal disease, invasive

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of invasive meningococcal disease as a notifiable disease. Topics... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of invasive meningococcal disease as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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Fact sheet : rural and remote family medicine resident physician bursary

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The Rural and Remote Family Medicine Resident Physician Bursary – Fact Sheet provides essential details about the bursary program, helping applicants understand eligibility requirements, the... More ≫

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The Rural and Remote Family Medicine Resident Physician Bursary – Fact Sheet provides essential details about the bursary program, helping applicants understand eligibility requirements, the application process, and other key information.

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Collective agreement wage tables : health care and social assistance [2025]

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the health care and social assistance sectors. Information is listed by collective... More ≫

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the health care and social assistance sectors. Information is listed by collective agreement and includes includes employer, union, number of employees covered, expiry date, and annual wage increases in percentages per year.

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : congenital rubella infection/syndrome

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of congenital rubella infection/syndrome as a notifiable disease. Topics... More ≫

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Intended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the management and reporting of congenital rubella infection/syndrome as a notifiable disease. Topics covered include: a case definition of the disease; information on reporting requirements; disease etiology; clinical presentation; diagnosis; epidemiology; key investigation; case management and treatment; and preventive measures. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses, public health inspectors and medical infectious disease specialists.

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