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Abstract: The cost of drug development is commonly cited between US$800 and US$1.8 billion. A similar statistic for vaccines is yet to be estimated, and it is unclear whether the cost of vaccines is similar to drug development. Financial and regulatory policy significantly impacts the extent and cost of pharmaceutical development, and as such it is important that…
Objectives: To estimate the monetary benefits of ramipril and its distribution over time among four beneficiaries in Canada: the drug developing manufacturer, generic manufacturers, the healthcare sector and employment sectors.
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Louis Hugo Francescutti, MD, PhD, MPH, FRCPC, FACPM, CCFP, FRCP(Ire), FRCP(Edin), ICD-D, CCPEPresident, Canadian Medical Association, 2013-14 Dr. Louis Francescutti received his combined Doctor of Philosophy (Immunology) in 1985 and Doctor of Medicine in 1987 from the University of Alberta. In 1994, he completed further studies in injury control…
28 November 2013Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81424176 Keynote presentation Let's Talk Health and Not HealthcareDr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Canadian Medical AssociationDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81416417 Disclaimer:…
28 November 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective is the tenth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Choosing Wisely® is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Canadian Medical Association. Disclaimer: please be aware that some of these images may be considered very disturbing or graphic to some viewers. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sam Shortt, Canadian Medical Association. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Richard Lewanczuk, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Feasby, University of Calgary. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Bill Hnydyk, Alberta Medical Association. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Cathy Pryce, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective
Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective is the tenth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Choosing Wisely® is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation to improve health care in the United…
Headache Diary - Adapted from: Headache Network Canada http://headachenetwork.ca Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
Headache Diary - Adapted from: Headache Network Canada http://headachenetwork.ca Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
Objectives: To conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness of KT interventions for chronic noncancer pain management.
Rationale, Aims, and Objectives: The Alberta Ambassador Program (AAP) adapted seven clinical practice guidelines on low back pain (LBP) into a single guideline spanning the continuum of care from prevention and diagnosis through to treatment. The Ambassador adaptation process was evaluated to 1 Identify the major challenges encountered and successful strategies utilized;…
This report is an analysis of the theoretical basis for value-based pricing, relevant international developments, and areas for improvement within Canada’s current patented drug pricing system. This report intends to inform future policy research, advice, and Canadian drug policy discussions regarding the feasibility and implementation of value-based pricing approaches.
INTRODUCTION: Varicella vaccine was introduced to the infant immunization schedule in each province or territory between 2000 and 2007 as a result of the Canadian ImmunizationStrategy. The impact of vaccinating children against this disease is potentially far reaching, asimmunization may also benefit those segments of the population not immunized. The objective of this paper…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Anne Guarasci. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Melissa Daniels. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Johnston. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Denise Milne. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thanh Nguyen. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Janni Niclasen. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. William Pelech. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Vicki Russell. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. James Sanders. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Christine Werk. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Liz Dennett. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Deepa Singal, Mrs. Teresa Brown, and Mr. Albert Chudley. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Erin Atkinson. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Mary Berube. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Gammon. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Howell. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Ingersoll. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Jeanette Lequiere-Tough. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Aurelijus Veryga. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Helene Wirzba. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. June Oscar. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Eli Marie Wiig. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stefania Bazzo. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Peter Butt. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jody Allen Crowe. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Ingersoll. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Danielle Naumann. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Trish Reay. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Vicki Russell. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Enid Watson. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Malcolm King, SFU Faculty of Health Sciences; CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Akinori Hisashige, Institute of Healthcare Technology Assessment, Japan. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Joanne Weinberg, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
23 – 25 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD Well-known…
Plenary Speakers | Scientific Committee | Steering Subcommittee | Prevention Subcommittee | Organizing Committee Plenary Speakers Keynote Speaker Honorable Alison M. Redford, Q.C., Premier of Alberta, Canada Speakers Susan Astley, PhD, Research Affiliate at the Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington Ilona Autti-Rämö,…
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013 First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 8:00 – 12:30 OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE Welcome from the Steering Committee of Alberta Initiatives on FASDEgon Jonsson and Marguerite Trussler http://vimeo.com/channels/907053/77103171 FASD Prevention in a Policy…
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013| Other Presentations First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 13:30 – 15:00 PANEL A PRESENTATIONS Prevention of FASD in WA State: Evidence of Success (1973-2013) Dr. Susan Astley Download presentation (7.7 MB) Evaluating FASD Prevention…
Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD The International Charter on Prevention of FASD has been published in The Lancet Global Health, one of the world’s most influential public-health journals. The Charter – also known as the “Edmonton Charter” – was endorsed at the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD in September…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Deborah Rutman. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Peter Butt. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Sameer Deshpande. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Ingersoll. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Johnston. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nadia L'Esperance. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Denise Milne. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Carol Rangel. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Carmen Rasmussen. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Elspeth Ross. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Helene Wirzba. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Trecia Wouldes. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Roger Zoorob. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. S. Bazzo. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Kelly Coons. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brenda Elias. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Jan Hofmann. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Fariba Kolahdooz. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kersti Linask. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sheila McDonald. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Danielle N. Naumann. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. William Pelech. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Fu-Lin Wang. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
This consensus statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the product of a unique IHE Consensus Development Conference held in September 2013. The event was a three-day juried hearing of evidence and scientific findings that allowed for the engagement and collaboration of citizens and decision makers in government and the justice system in addressing…
IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Well-known speakers from around the world presented facts and findings from research, and described innovative…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jonathan Rudin, Program Director, Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto; Chair, FASD Justice Committee. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by The Honourable Judge Sheila Whelan, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Donna Debolt, Social Work Consultant, Edmonton, Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Andrew, Board Member, Canada FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead, Pediatrics; Medical Director, FASD Clinical Services; Pediatric Consultant, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Greenspan, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Arlin Pachet, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Validation of a quality assessment checklist for case series studies poster presented at the Cochrane Colloquium in Quebec City in September 2013.
18 – 20 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges.…
Speakers | Jury | Steering Committee | Legal Subcommittee | Legal Working Group | Youth Ambassadors for FASD Working Group | Organizing Committee Planning for the Legal Issues Conference was carried out by a Subcommittee co-chaired by Kurt Sandstrom, Assistant Deputy Minister, Legal Services, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General; and Karen…
Program Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2013Download Consensus Statement Media Release 20 September 2013 – FASD Jury calls for changes to legal systemDownload Media Release Conference…
Post Event Interviews What are you taking away from this conference? The Honourable Ian Binnie C.C., Q.C.http://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80933844 Fia Jampolskyhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80932924 Donald Langfordhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80932922 Myles Himmelreichhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80933843 What was the jury experience like at the FASD conference? The…
Wed 18 Sep 2013 | Thu 19 Sep 2013 | Fri 20 Sep 2013 Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Wednesday, 18 September 2013 8:45 – 10:25 QUESTION 1: What are the implications of FASD for the legal system?a) An overview of FASD and its general implications An Introduction to FASDSterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Patricia MacPherson, Senior Research Manager, Correctional Service of Canada. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kathy Sulik, Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology; Member of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Professor of Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta; Director of Research Collaborations, IHE. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Fia Jampolsky, Chair, Yukon Human Rights Commission; Lawyer, Cabott and Cabott, Whitehorse. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Larry Burd, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Dakota School of Medicine; Director of the North Dakota Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center and PAS Clinic. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ab Chudley, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba; Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. William Edwards, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Allan Manson, Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
This service and evaluation project originated from the Alberta courts via the collaboration of two Alberta Ministries; (1) Alberta Justice & Soliciter General and (2) Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. The impetus arose when a judge in an environmental protection case observed a need for additional attention to the mental health of workers. An Alberta…
This background document outlines the methods used to develop the Alberta Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Management of Primary Headache in Adults, which was produced as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program. Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
Objectives: To estimate the break-even effectiveness of the Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service Networks in reducing occurrences of secondary disabilities associated with FASD.
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt.Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010 Sir Al Aynsley-Green is one of the world's leading authorities on children's services, child health and childhood. Through his distinguished early career as a pediatric endocrinologist and clinical researcher, he developed a deep interest in the circumstances…
9 May 2013Edmonton, Alberta Introductory Remarks Ms. Robyn Blackadar, President and CEO, Alberta Centre for Child, Family & Community Researchhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66438458 Keynote Presentation Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt. Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66486081 Response Dr. April Elliott, Chief…
9 May 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum IX – Early childhood…
Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally.
Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally.
Abstract: Medical wait time is a top health policy issue in Canada. Reliable data on the referral wait time from primary to specialty care are limited. Existing data on referral wait times are generally self-reported by specialists. In 2008, the Edmonton North Primary Care Network (PCN) developed a Centralized Referral Program, including a specialist database that contains…
5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable was a follow-up to a 2011 National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payer Agreements held in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Annual Symposium.…
Biographies Hon. Fred Horne Minister of Health, Government of Alberta Mr. Horne was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Rutherford on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, Mr. Horne was appointed as Minister of Health. He had served as Minister of Health and Wellness since October 2011. He also served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee…
Sunday, 5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland Opening Remarks Anderson Chuck, Director of Economic Evaluation and Analytics, Institute of Health Economics Greetings from the IHE Board Mark Findlay, AstraZeneca, IHE Board Member Greetings from the Minister Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Health, Alberta Outline of the Day Chris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum Discussions on…
Roundtable Final Report Provincial Industry-Payer Agreements in an Era of National Pricing Strategies – National Roundtable Download Roundtable Final Report Program Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies – Program Download Program Background Document Industry-Payer Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder Download…
The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies half-day invitational roundtable was part of the IHE's ongoing Methodology Forum series supported by the Institute of Health Economics, the Alberta government, and industry partners, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Eli Lilly. The event brought together academic experts, industry leaders and senior decision…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Eddy Nason, Senior Researcher, Institute of Governance. Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York, UK. Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Diane McArthur, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable.
The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies half-day invitational roundtable was part of the IHE's ongoing Methodology Forum series supported by the Institute of Health Economics, the Alberta government, and industry partners, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Eli Lilly. The event brought together academic experts, industry leaders and senior decision…
The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies half-day invitational roundtable was part of the IHE's ongoing Methodology Forum series supported by the Institute of Health Economics, the Alberta government, and industry partners, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Eli Lilly. The event brought together academic experts, industry leaders and senior decision…
This health technology assessment report has been produced in response to a request from Alberta Health (AH) as part of the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP) to perform an evaluation of the scientific evidence on the safety and effectiveness of TMJ Concepts® and Biomet® Microfixation TMJ prostheses for adults who are indicated for total TMJ replacement.…
Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry for the Screening of Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates ≥35 Weeks’ Gestation This report was prepared for Alberta Health Services (AHS) and focuses on the published evidence about the safety, test accuracy, and clinical impact of the use of transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) test for the screening of significant hyperbilirubinemia in term or late…
The review summarizes the current evidence on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and potential cost-effectiveness on the use of the BridgePoint Medical System (consisting of the CrossBossTM catheter, StingrayTM catheter, and StingrayTM guidewire) for the recanalization of refractory coronary chronic total occlusions (CTOs). The report also describes the relevant outcomes for…
From the Introduction: In this paper, we report a discussion of available evidence regarding the association between poverty and FASD, and regarding the economic consequences of FASD on individuals and families which may materialize an FASD - poverty trap.
19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Health, and Eli Lilly Canada, conducted a roundtable to examine the concept of Alberta Health as a Living Laboratory. The ‘Living Laboratory' concept builds off the recognition of the unique assets and opportunity we have in Alberta,…
Biographies Dr. Lorne Tyrrell Board Chair, Institute of Health Economics Dr. Tyrrell is a former Dean of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He is a co-discoverer of the first oral antiviral drug to treat Hepatitis B. He is the CIHR/GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Virology at the U of A, Chair of the Gairdner Foundation, and a member of the Research Council of the Canadian…
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Welcome Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://player.vimeo.com/video/60518479 Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care, United States Institute of Medicine (IOM)Download Presentation http://player.vimeo.com/video/60607075 Greetings from the Government of…
Background Document Living Laboratory - Backgrounder for Roundtable DiscussionDownload Background Document
The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Health, and Eli Lilly Canada, conducted a roundtable to examine the concept of Alberta Health as a Living Laboratory. The ‘Living Laboratory’ concept builds off the recognition of the unique assets and opportunity we have in Alberta, including a single health authority…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care, United States Institute of Medicine (IOM). A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall, Board Member, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority. A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority. A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Cy Frank, CEO-designate, Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions. A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.
Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report is an update of the 2008 report on islet transplantation (IT) for Type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Section One of this analysis was intended to describe the profile of T1DM (definition, progression, epidemiology, and population dynamics of affected adults in Alberta, in Canada,…
Purpose: Studies suggest that childhood trauma is linked to both depression and heavy drinking in adulthood, and may create a lifelong vulnerability to stress. Few studies have explored the effects of stress sensitization on the development of depression or heavy drinking among those who have experienced traumatic childhood events. This study aimed to determine the effect…
The Institute of Health Economics sponsored Dr. Arne Ohlsson and Dr. Prakeshkumar Shah to write this book to inform the May 2007 Consensus Development Conference on Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: How to Prevent Low Birth Weight. The book provides a synopsis of the research evidence on the determinants and prevention of preterm/low birth weight births. This book is a synopsis (an…
Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Tom Feasby Dr. Tom Feasby has been Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary since 2007. Previously he was Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Capital Health and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta. He is a practicing neurologist and a health services researcher, who studies the appropriateness…
2 December 2008Edmonton, Alberta Greetings Alberta Health and Wellness Introduction to the IHE Forum Lorne Tyrrell, IHE Board Chair and CIHR/GSK Chair in VirologyDownload Presentation Comparative Effectiveness in Health Care Gail Wilensky, PhD, Economist and Senior Fellow, Project HOPEDownload Presentation Investing in Innovation - Impact of Comparative Effectiveness…
2 December 2008 Edmonton, Alberta In December 2008, the Institute of Health Economics launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public and private sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the health care system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Emceed by Andy…
In December 2008, the Institute of Health Economics launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public and private sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the health care system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Emceed by Andy Greenshaw, Associate Vice President…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, IHE Board Chair and CIHR/GSK Chair in Virology. IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Wilensky, Economist and Senior Fellow, Project HOPE. IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Newell McElwee, Pfizer, VP, Evidence-Based Strategies. IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stuart McLeod, VP, Provincial Health Services Authority, British Columbia. IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Terry Klassen, U of A, Faculty of Medicine. IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Feasby, Dean of Medicine, University of Calgary. IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
The purpose of this report is to update an earlier HTA report published in 2003. This report examines the newly published clinical research evidence on the safety and efficacy/effectiveness of islet transplantation in type 1 diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia episodes or hyperglycemia unawareness but are without kidney failure. The main clinical efficacy/effectiveness…
Canadian Health – Special Educational Supplement In one way or another, depression will eventually touch us all. Whether you are a friend, colleague or caregiver of a person diagnosed with depression, you are likely aware of the often debilitating impact this condition can have on people’s lives.
Santé Canadien– Dossier d’Information Complémentaire Chacun d’entre nous sera, un jour ou l’autre, touché de près ou de loin par la dépression. Que vous soyez l’ami, le collègue de travail ou l’aidant naturel d’une personne atteinte de dépression, vous êtes probablement au courant des…
This report presents summary information on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Alberta, with comparison to the use of these diagnostic imaging technologies in other jurisdictions. The aims of the report are to: illustrate the capacity in Alberta to diagnose and manage health problems with the help of these important technolgies compare the numbers,…
The mental health economics literature review shows that about one third of the articles found in the search did not include any or just minimal economic information. The database of 4005 references can be used to analyze the mental health economic literature e.g. by diagnosis, type of economic analysis, treatment, publication year, and targeted population.
The Consensus Statement on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment was produced by a panel of experts led by the Hon. Michael Kirby Chair, Mental Health Commission of Canada. This consensus statement was prepared by an independent panel of health professionals, academics, and public representatives based on: presentations by and questioning of experts…
L’honorable Michael Kirby (président de la Commission de la santé mentale du Canada) a présidé un éminent panel de citoyens et d’experts pour formuler des recommandations pratiques sur la façon d’améliorer la prévention, le diagnostic et le traitement des troubles dépressifs chez…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Harold A. Sackeim, Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University; Emeritus Chief, Department of Biological Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Patrick Corrigan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thomas Ungar, Chief of Psychiatry, North York General Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David J. A. Dozois, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Western Ontario. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Glen Baker, Professor and Vice-Chair (Research) and Director, Neurochemical Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT). Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Angus H. Thompson, Department of Psychiatry and Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research, University of Alberta; Research Associate, Institute of Health Economics. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Program Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Final Program (510 KB) Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment (275 KB) Download Consensus Statement Déclaration commune sur la dépression…
Wed 15 Oct 2008 | Thurs 16 Oct 2008 | Fri 17 Oct 2008 Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Final Program Wednesday, 15 October 2008 08:15 – 08:30 Opening Remarks 08:30 – 09:00 Question 1: What is depression and how common is it? Depressive disorders, symptoms, prevalence, and incidence (1.8 MB)Scott B. Patten MD FRCPC…
15 – 17 October 2008 Calgary, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), in collaboration with the Alberta Depression Initiative Project, Alberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Mental Health Board and the Mental Health Commission of Canada organized a Consensus development conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Calgary,…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Eldon R. Smith, Emeritus Professor, University of Calgary; Chair, Canadian Heart Health Strategy and Action Plan. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Lauren Brown BScPharm MSc ACPR, PhD Candidate, School of Public Health, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Zorianna Hyworon, Chief Executive Officer, InfoTech Inc. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Director, Research Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics; Professor, Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT). Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Vincent Felitti, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California; Founding Chair of Preventative Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nady el-Guebaly, Professor and Head, Addiction Division, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary; Medical Director, Addiction Program & Centre, Alberta Health Services/Calgary Health Region. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David L. Streiner, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Assistant Vice President, Research Director, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Keith Dobson, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Calgary; Executive Director, Council of Canadian Departments of Psychology; President-Elect, Academy of Cognitive Therapy; President-Elect, International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Janet M. de Groot, Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Oncology and Associate Dean, Equity and Teacher-Learner Relations, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dan Bilsker, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University; Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), in collaboration with the Alberta Depression Initiative Project, Alberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Mental Health Board and the Mental Health Commission of Canada organized a Consensus development conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Calgary, Alberta in October 2008. The main objective…
How much should we spend on mental health? provides an overview of the various approaches that have been used to answer the question of health spending, applied to the mental health context. Estimates using several of the approaches are provided. Information Specialists: Trish Chatterley, Liz Dennett
Discussing all aspects of chronic pain management, this is the second volume of the new book series on health care and disease management, published with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) in Edmonton, Canada. The authors provide an introduction into the history, pathophysiology, ethics and epidemiology of chronic pain before covering the different aspects of treating chronic…
The Importance of Measuring Health Related Quality of Life report provides an overview of health-related quality of life (HRQL) measurement to facilitate and understanding of such measures to be used in both clinical practice and research. Health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures have been widely used in health research in recent years and have been the endpoint in many clinical…
IHE In Your Pocket (IHE IYP) presents a bird’s eye view of the economic aspects of the Canadian healthcare system with international comparisons. IHE IYP 2008 has been reorganized and expanded, and includes the most currently available data. Topics are presented related to resources first, addressing in turn economic burden of illness, expenditures, physical resources, prices,…
Effective Dissemination of Findings from Research contains essays resulting from a workshop on effective dissemination of findings from research organized by the Institute of Health Economics. The publication is intended as one of the many available resources on dissemination of research findings for those interested in the subject. Chapter 3 of this report originally appeared…
Abstract: Health technology assessments (HTAs) are an as yet unexploited source of comprehensive, systematically generated information that could be used by research funding agencies to formulate researchable questions that are relevant to decision-makers. We describe a process that was developed for distilling evidence gaps identified in HTAs into researchable questions…
This rapid assessment addressed a request to assess the published research evidence on how the ActimTM Partus test compares to the TliIQ® System in terms of diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and costs when added to preterm labour management in symptomatic women with intact membranes.
Air ambulance transportation with capabilities to provide advanced life support. The objective of this report is to present and synthesize the available published research evidence on the efficacy/effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of air ambulance transportation (helicopters) with on-board capabilities of advanced life support (ALS). The intent is to use this evidence to inform…
Discussing issues of health care financing, this is the first volume in a completely new public health book series, edited by the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) in Alberta, Canada. Starting with various funding methods, it also features sections on different health care payment and purchasing mechanisms, as well as equity issues. This book is of interest to medical and allied…
Risk assessment tools for predicting recidivism of spousal violence. The objective of this report is to assess the research evidence on the inter-rater reliability and predictive validity of various risk assessment instruments in predicting male-to-female spousal violence recidivism and lethality in those males who had contact with the police system. Information Specialist: Liz…
The role of rapid fetal fibronectin assay in the management of spontaneous preterm labour The objective of this report is to evaluate the added value of using fetal fibronectin (Rapid fFN for the TLiTM System, referred to here as the rapid fFN assay) to diagnose spontaneous preterm labour (PTL) in symptomatic women, which is the only fFN detection modality currently available in…
