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Health policy framework

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Released in February 2006, Alberta's Health Policy Framework itemized ten new policy directions for sustainable, flexible and accessible health services for Albertans. The framework was created to... More ≫

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Released in February 2006, Alberta's Health Policy Framework itemized ten new policy directions for sustainable, flexible and accessible health services for Albertans. The framework was created to guide government and health care partners in making positive, innovative changes to the public health care system that work for Albertans and Alberta's health care providers. Albertans were invited to provide feedback on the framework, and the framework was revised in August 2006 based on this feedback.

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Highlights from Alberta's new health policy : a 10-point plan for a strong, patient-focused public health care system

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As part of the Third Way, the Alberta government has adopted 10 new policy directions for health renewal. These new health policies will build on one another to create a health care system that... More ≫

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As part of the Third Way, the Alberta government has adopted 10 new policy directions for health renewal. These new health policies will build on one another to create a health care system that focuses on patient needs, provides improved access to services and increases options about personal health and wellness.

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Health authority accountability in Alberta's health system

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This publication describes the structure and processes supporting accountability between the Minister of Health and Alberta’s health authorities. It references the concept of accountability within... More ≫

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This publication describes the structure and processes supporting accountability between the Minister of Health and Alberta’s health authorities. It references the concept of accountability within Alberta’s health system, outlines the broad roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships of health authorities and describes the overall process and some specific mechanisms supporting health system accountability.

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Preferred accommodation and non-standard goods or services : provincial policy framework

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The purpose of this provincial framework, in conjunction with relevant legislation, is to provide high-level guidance to health authority decision-making with respect to the provision of... More ≫

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The purpose of this provincial framework, in conjunction with relevant legislation, is to provide high-level guidance to health authority decision-making with respect to the provision of non-standard (enhanced) goods and services and preferred accommodation.

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Getting on with better health care

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This... More ≫

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In the Spring of 2005, the provincial government hosted a symposium on health care and followed this up with a province-wide consultation to discuss how to improve Alberta’s health system. This was followed with the development of a series of action items, which are outlined in this package.

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Framework for a healthy Alberta

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The Premier's Advisory Council on Health made its first recommendation "to stay healthy." It called on the Government of Alberta to set clear 10-year objectives and targets for health, focusing on... More ≫

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The Premier's Advisory Council on Health made its first recommendation "to stay healthy." It called on the Government of Alberta to set clear 10-year objectives and targets for health, focusing on reducing risk factors, and to track progress towards those targets. In response, this Framework for A Healthy Alberta sets objectives and targets to guide the Government of Alberta's action in promoting health and preventing disease and injury to the year 2012. As well, regional health authorities and community organizations can use the Framework to guide their policies, programs and services.

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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 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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