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  Background: To address public health risk factors, governments conduct interventions in many different ministries, including non-health ministries. In order to understand the scope and cost of public health in Alberta, we developed a survey of government public health interventions. We included any government ministry or public organization, which includes health as a stated…

  OBJECTIVE: About one-third of the annual $51 billion cost of mental illnesses is related toproductivity losses. However, few studies have examined the association of treatment andproductivity. The purpose of our research is to examine the association of depression and itstreatment and work productivity.

Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Ms. Terhilda GarridoVice President HiT Transformation and Analytics, Kaiser Permanente Terhilda Garrido has worked at Kaiser Permanente, an integrated delivery system, for more than 20 years. At present, she is vice president, Health Information Technology Transformation & Analytics within the National Quality and Care Delivery organization.…

29 November 2011Edmonton, Alberta Keynote Speakers Martin McKeeProfessor, European Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Terhilda GarridoVice President HiT Transformation and Analytics, Kaiser Permanente Opening Remarks Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/33562141  Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of…

29 November 2011 Edmonton, Alberta Maximizing Health System Performance—Assisted by Evidence, Science, and Information Systems is the sixth of the IHE’s Innovation Forums, a semi-annual series brings together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and…

Maximizing Health System Performance—Assisted by Evidence, Science, and Information Systems is the sixth of the IHE’s Innovation Forums, a semi-annual series brings together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well.

Maximizing Health System Performance—Assisted by Evidence, Science, and Information Systems is the sixth of the IHE’s Innovation Forums, a semi-annual series brings together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Martin McKee, Professor, European Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.  IHE Innovation Forum VI – Maximizing Health System Performance: Assisted by Evidence, Science and Information Systems

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Terhilda Garrido, Vice President HiT Transformation and Analytics, Kaiser Permanente.  IHE Innovation Forum VI – Maximizing Health System Performance: Assisted by Evidence, Science and Information Systems

Roundtable Final Report Public Opinion in Health Care – Final Report of the Health Care in Canada Invitational Roundtable Download Roundtable Final Report 

November 17, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario A small group of stakeholders convened on November 17, 2011 in Ottawa to discuss plans to re-launch the Health Care in Canada survey in 2012. The Health Care in Canada (HCiC) survey was conducted annually from 1998-2007 and remains the most comprehensive annual survey of Canadian public and health care providers' opinions on health care. POLLARA…

The Institute of Health Economics organized the November 17 roundtable, with funding from Merck and in-kind support from the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation. The roundtable served as an initial gathering of the original partners and invited delegates (see Appendix I for full participant list) to further develop the HCiC partnership and begin planning…

Evidence-Informed Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain2nd edition, November 2011Guideline Documents including Full Guideline (Hosted by Towards Optimized Practice (TOP) Alberta) The guideline was developed as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program (http://www.ihe.ca/research-programs/hta/aagap)

  Abstract: In the 1980s, drug prices began rising considerably worldwide, and in the 1990s, countries began incorporating health economics into the scientific review process. Rising prices in vaccines began around the year 2000 and national bodies began to use health economics to review vaccines in the next decade. Health economics is a discipline that evaluates alternative…

  Purpose: The concept of the suicidal process implies a progression from behaviour of relatively low intent to completed suicide. Evidence from the literature has given rise to the speculation that the age of onset of an early form of the suicidal process may be associated with the ultimate seriousness of suicidal behaviour. This study was designed to test the hypothesis…

The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) has completed a scan to determine what public health-related costs are borne by government departments, ministries, and agencies. The final report, Everybody’s Business: The Cost of Multi-Department Involvement in Public Health in Alberta, was funded by Alberta Health Services (AHS) as part of the Project 2030 initiative that saw the…

  Rationale, Aims, and Objectives: A collaborative, multidisciplinary guideline adaptation process was developed to construct a single overarching, evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) for all primary care practitioners responsible for the management of low back pain (LBP) to curb the use of ineffective treatments and improve patient outcomes. Note: This is an…

The Alberta Survey of Addictive Behaviours and Mental Health in the Workforce: 2009 is the third such study conducted since 1992. It provides an interesting, comprehensive picture of many issues related to the mental health of workers across all sectors in Alberta. Introduction IHE is pleased to release the final report of The Alberta Survey of Addictive Behaviours and Mental Health…

This report describes the outcomes of a two day workshop that explored options for improving quality and access to diagnostic imaging services for low back pain (LBP) in Alberta through the engagement of stakeholders that are involved in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of this condition. These include health professionals, health service managers, administrators,…

As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, “Becoming the Best: Building Sustainability” the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events between February and May 2011. These single-day conferences assembled leading international thinkers and experts in…

This one-day, invitational event engaged community experts and senior decision-makers involved in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health policy in Canada in round-table discussions. Integrated Knowledge Exchange in health requires communities, researchers, and policy-makers utilize evidence from all sources in a culturally relevant way.

2 May 2011 Edmonton, Alberta As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events. The third event – Population Health Innovations—Addressing Determinants of Health – was held May 2nd, 2011. The event was supported…

Speaker Biographies Roxanna Benoit Deputy Chief, Policy Coordination Office, Executive Council, Government of Alberta Roxanna Benoit is the Deputy Chief of Policy Coordination with the Government of Alberta's Executive Council. Roxanna works closely with Ministries and the Premier's Office to provide coordinated policy and planning advice and analysis. Roxanna served previously…

Download Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Population Health Innovations – Final Program Monday, 2 May 2011 08:00 – 08:05 INTRODUCTION AND GREETINGS Don Johnson, Board Member, Alberta Health Serviceshttp://vimeo.com/channels/941725/23399046  08:05 – 09:05 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: KEYNOTE ADDRESS Moderator: John Sproule, Senior Policy…

Program Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Population Health Innovations Final ProgramDownload Program 

As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events. The third event – Population Health Innovations – was held May 2nd, 2011. The event was supported by Alberta Health Services in collaboration with Alberta Health and…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lynne Friedli, Mental Health Promotion Specialist. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nancy Edwards, Professor, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa; Principal Scientist, Institute of Public Health; Senior Scientist, Élisabeth Bruyére Research Institute; Award Holder, CIHR/CHSRF Chair Award in Nursing. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Phil Jacobs, Professor, Health Economics, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta; Research Economist, Institute of Health Economics. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Cordell Neudorf, Chief Medical Health Officer, Saskatoon Health Region; Chair, Canadian Public Health Association. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Patricia Martens, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba; Director, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lennert Veerman, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Burden of Disease and Cost-Effectiveness, School of Public Health, University of Queensland. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nadine Burke, Medical Director, Bayview Child Health Center, California Pacific Medical Center. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health, Alberta Health Services. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kim Raine, Professor, School of Public Health, University of Alberta. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Riel Miller, Futurist, XperidoX: Futures Consulting. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Noseworthy, Director, Centre for Health and Policy Studies, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Population Health Innovations Conference

This in-depth book contains an introduction to prevention of FASD and to the different methods that are used. There is also a systematic review of the effectiveness of prevention approaches and an overview of reviews on FASD. The book ends with a chapter called “Five perspectives on prevention of FASD” written by professionals in the field who are working to prevent…

15 April 2011 Edmonton, Alberta As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events. The second event – High Performing Health Systems – was held April 15th, 2011. The event was supported by Alberta Health Services in…

Speaker Biographies John G. Abbott, BA MA Chief Executive Officer, Health Council of Canada John G. Abbott is currently Chief Executive Officer with the Health Council of Canada. Prior to joining the Health Council, John was a management consultant specializing in public policy analysis and development. Previous to this, John was Deputy Minister of Newfoundland and Labrador’s…

Download Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – High Performing Health Systems Final Program Friday, 15 April 2011 08:00 – 08:10 INTRODUCTION AND GREETINGS Fred Horne, MLA for Edmonton-Rutherford and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Government of Alberta http://player.vimeo.com/video/22891533?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0…

Program Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – High Performing Health Systems Final ProgramDownload Final Program  Background Documents Alberta’s Health System Performance Measures 2010 (PDF)http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Health-Performance-Measures-2010.pdf Becoming the Best - Alberta's 5 Year Action Plan (PDF) http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Becoming-the-Best-2010.pdf…

As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events. The second event – High Performing Health Systems – was held April 15th, 2011. The event was supported by Alberta Health Services in collaboration with Alberta Health…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ellen Nolte, Director, Health and Healthcare Policy Programme, RAND Europe. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Christophe André, Economist, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Chris Ham, The King's Fund. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Guus Schrijvers, Professor of Public Health, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Murray Ross, Vice President and Director, Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Wood, Intermountain Health Care. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. John Abbott, Chief Executive Officer, Health Council of Canada. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Deborah Prowse, Patient Advocate and Board Member, Canadian Patient Safety Institute. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Noseworthy, Director, Centre for Health and Policy Studies, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Reinhard Busse, Professor, Department of Health Care Management, European Observatory on Health Systems. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - High Performing Health Systems Conference

3 April 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia A National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payor Agreements took place on April 3th, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the annual meeting of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). This one-day invitational event engaged experts, industry…

Biographies Ambrose Carrejo, PharmD National Pharmaceutical Contracting Leader, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Dr. Ambrose Carrejo received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California at San Francisco's School of Pharmacy in 1986. He completed his clinical residency at Long Beach Memorial Hospital in June of 1987. With the schooling and residency completed,…

Sunday, 3 April 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia Welcome and Opening Remarks John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health EconomicsChris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum Overview of Survey Findings - Canadian and International Perspectives Eddy Nason, Senior Researcher, Institute of GovernanceDownload Presentation  International Perspectives - Overview…

Background Document Industry-Payor Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder for Roundtable Download Background Document

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Eddy Nason, Senior Researcher, Institute of Governance.  Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lou Garrison, Professor, Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy Program, Department of Pharmacy, and Adjunct Professor, Departments of Global Health and Health Services, University of Washington. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jorge Mestre-Ferrandiz, Senior Economist, Office of Health Economics. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Shekhar Yerramilli, CEO, daVIZta Inc. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum, Health Technology Assessment International. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ambrose Carrejo, National Pharmaceutical Contracting Leader, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Bob Nakagawa, Assistant Deputy Minister of Health, British Columbia Ministry of Health. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brian Cuffel, Senior Director, Global Market Access, Pfizer Inc. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Edward Godber, Head, European Union Access to Medicines, GlaxoSmithKline. Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

This one-day, invitational event engaged community experts and senior decision-makers involved in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health policy in Canada in round-table discussions. Integrated Knowledge Exchange in health requires communities, researchers, and policy-makers utilize evidence from all sources in a culturally relevant way.

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Malcolm King. Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

PDF of PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Judy Bartlett; Manitoba Metis Federation. Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill; McMaster University. Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Carol Hopkins; Native Addictions Partnership Foundation.  Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Margo Greenwood; NCCAH.  Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Margaret Akan; All Nation's Hope AIDS Network.  Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Jeff Reading; University of Victoria.  Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. John O'Neil; Simon Frasier University. Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

3 – 4 March 2011 Ottawa, Ontario This one-day, invitational event engaged community experts and senior decision-makers involved in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health policy in Canada in round-table discussions. Integrated Knowledge Exchange in health requires communities, researchers, and policy-makers utilize evidence from all sources in a culturally relevant…

Biographies Evan Adams Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor, British Columbia Ministry of Health Dr. Evan Adams, Sliammon First Nation (Powell River, BC) completed his Medical Degree at the University of Calgary, his Aboriginal Family Practice residency at St Paul’s Hospital at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and is currently the Director of the Division…

Thurs 3 March 2011 | Fri 4 March 2011 Thursday Evening Program Thursday, 3 March 2011 17:00 – 19:30 Blessing Laura Commanda and Dr. Malcolm King; CIHR, Institute for Aboriginal Peoples' Health Research http://vimeo.com/album/3471295/video/21536711 Opening Remarks Dr. Malcolm King; CIHR Institute for Aboriginal Peoples' Health http://vimeo.com/album/3471295/video/21536369…

Roundtable Final Report Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable Summary Report Download Roundtable Final Report  Program Aboriginal Wellness: Knowledge, Culture and the Importance of Context Download Thursday Evening Program  Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling up the Knowledge – Cultural Context and Community…

PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Evan Adams; Aboriginal Physician Advisor. Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable

This one-day, invitational event engaged community experts and senior decision-makers involved in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health policy in Canada in round-table discussions. Integrated Knowledge Exchange in health requires communities, researchers, and policy-makers utilize evidence from all sources in a culturally relevant way.

  Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). Fecal transplantation for the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated disease or ulcerative colitis examines the clinical research evidence on the safety and effects of fecal transplantation in the treatment of patients with Clostridium difficile-associated disease…

A National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payor Agreements took place on April 3th, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the annual meeting of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). This one-day invitational event engaged experts, industry leaders and senior decision makers…

24 February 2011 Edmonton, Alberta As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events. The first of the Knowledge Exchange events – Becoming the Best: Building Sustainability – Game Changing Health Innovations –…

Speaker Biographies Miles Ayling Director of Service Design (Commissioning and System Management Directorate), Department of Health, United Kingdom Mr. Miles Ayling is Director of Service Design (Commissioning and System Management Directorate) at the Department of Health in the UK. As Director of Service Design, Mr. Ayling heads a Division of around 40 staff, and has policy…

Download Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Game Changing Health Innovations – Final Program Thursday, 24 February 2011 08:00 – 08:15 INTRODUCTION AND GREETINGS  Greetings on behalf of the Government of AlbertaFred Horne, MLA for Edmonton-Rutherford and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Government of Albertahttp://player.vimeo.com/video/21137697…

Program Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Game Changing Health Innovations – Final Program Download Final Program  Background Documents  IHE Game Changing or Disruptive Innovation: Analytical Framework and Background Study (PDF) Download Background Study  Disruption and Innovation in Health Care http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=184640…

As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events between February and May 2011. Information on the events and archived presentations are provided below.    Key Conference Documents Summary Report Becoming the Best:…

The purpose of this paper is to provide background information on "game changing innovations" in support of the February 24, 2011 conference Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Game Changing Health Innovations. It was developed by the Institute of Health Economics and funded by Alberta Health Services (AHS) as part of a future focused analysis of the…

As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events. The first of the Knowledge Exchange events – Becoming the Best: Building Sustainability – Game Changing Health Innovations – was held on February 24th, 2011.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. John Rapoport, Institute of Health Economics. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Robert Brook, Distinguished Chair, RAND Corporation. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Myles Ayling, Director of Innovation and Service Improvement, Commissioning and System Management Directorate, National Health Service. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Axel Meisen, Chair of Foresight, Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Cliff Goodman, Senior Vice President and Principal, The Lewin Group, Vice-President Health Technology Assessment International. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Lerner, President and Chief Executive Officer, ECRI Institute. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Pamela Larson, Director, Consumer Health, kp.org, Kaiser Permanente. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Bill Trafford, Senior Vice President, Corporate Merger and Information Technology, Alberta Health Services. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Birch, Professor, Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Noseworthy, Director, Centre for Health and Policy Studies, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary. Alberta Health Services - Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System - Game Changing Health Innovations Conference

This article is an overview of systematic reviews reporting on the efficacy/effectiveness of psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy interventions delivered within Sex Offender Treatment (SOT) programs to reduce the risk of re-offending in convicted adult male sex offenders. Related Report: Treatment for Convicted Adult Male Sex Offenders

  Rationale, aims and objectives: The Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) instrument is a generic tool for assessing guideline quality. This feasibility study aimed to reduce the ambiguity and subjectivity associated with AGREE item scoring, and to augment the tool's capacity to differentiate between good- and poor-quality guidelines. Note: This is an Alberta…

1 December 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Institute of Health Economics Fred Horne, Chair, Standing Policy Committee on Health Speakers / Keynote Presentations Robert Brook, Rand HealthDownload Presentation  Jeff Lozon, CEO Revera LivingDownload Presentation  Presentations & Panel discussion Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta…

Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Robert Brook Dr. Robert Brook, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.P is Vice-President and Director of RAND Health, Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Professor of Health Services at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also directs the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program.…

1 December 2009 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary’s Dean of Medicine, this third session considered the following theme: Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum III…

Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary’s Dean of Medicine, this third session considered the following theme: Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Robert Brook, Rand Health. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jeff Lozon, CEO Revera Living. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dr. Philip Baker, Dean of Medicine, University of Alberta. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

The Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Across the Lifespan was produced by a panel of experts led by the Hon. Anne McLellan, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. This consensus statement on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is the product of a unique conference: The IHE Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the…

Le présent énoncé consensuel a été préparé par un panel indépendant de professionnels de la santé et de représentants du milieu universitaire et du public en se fondant sur: les études publiées pertinentes réunies par le Comité scientifique de la conférence pour l’établissement…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Nancy Whitney, Clinical Director, King County Parent-Child Assistance Program, University of Washington. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Amy Salmon, Managing Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Frank Oberklaid, Director, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children's Hospital, and Professor, Pediatrics, University of Melbourne. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Bredberg, Education Consultant, Bredberg Research and Consulting in Education. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Claire Coles, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine; Director, Fetal Alcohol and Drug Exposure Clinic, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Health Care of Atlanta. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Brenda Bennett, Executive Director, FASD Life's Journey Inc. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Sharon Brintnell, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, and Director, Occupational Performance Analysis Unit, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. John McLennan, Assistant Professor and Child Psychiatry Consultant, Departments of Community Health Sciences, Psychiatry, and Paediatrics, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by the Honourable Mary Kate Harvie, Associate Chief Judge, Provincial Court of Manitoba. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dorothy Badry, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

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, University of Washington School of Medicine. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sara Jo Nixon, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Biobehavioral Core. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nancy Poole, Research Associate, British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health; Research Consultant, Women and Substance Use Issues, British Columbia Women's Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

7 – 9 October 2009 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 | Scientific Committee | Planning Committee | Communications Committee Chair Dr. Gail Andrew, MDCM FRCP(C) Member, Board of Directors, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead - Pediatrics, Medical Director - FASD Clinical Services and Pediatric Consultant, Pediatric Programs, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Speakers Susan Astley, PhD Professor…

Wed 7 Oct 2009 | Thu 8 Oct 2009 | Fri 9 Oct 2009 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Conference Moderator: Nancy Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Wednesday, 7 October 2009 08:00 – 08:20 Opening Remarks The Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Finance…

Program Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Download Program  Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Across the Lifespan Download Consensus Statement  Déclaration de consensus sur l’ensemble des troubles causés…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Andrew, Member, Board of Directors, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead - Pediatrics, Medical Director - FASD Clinical Services and Pediatric Consultant, Pediatric Programs, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Suzanne Tough, Scientific Director, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip May, Professor of Sociology and Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico; Senior Research Scientist, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ben Gibbard, Developmental Pediatrician, Alberta Children's Hospital; Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley, Professor of Epidemiology/Pediatrics, University of Washington; Director, Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Albert Chudley, Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Joanne Weinberg, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar and Acting Department Head, Cellular and Physiological Sciences, University of British Columbia. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Phil Jacobs, Professor, Gastroenterology Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta; Director of Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Mary Berube, Director, Intergovernmental Initiatives, Ministry Support Services Division, Alberta Children and Youth Services. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside, Executive Director, Disability Programs, Manitoba Family Services and Housing. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Dan Dubovsky, FASD Specialist for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), FASD Center for Excellence. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Diane Malbin, Executive Director, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education and Training Services. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Robin Thurmeier, FASD Resources Researcher, Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

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. The IHE Consensus Development Conference on…

Written by health policy experts, the book gives a comprehensive overview of 8 different national health care systems and focuses in particular on the different approaches to maintain efficiency and to contain overall healthcare costs. Each chapter identifies the 4-5 specific policies with the highest impact for the respective country over the past 20-30 years and the current policy…

Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Stephen Duckett Dr. Stephen Duckett has spent his professional life working in health care. As Alberta Health Services' new President and Chief Executive Officer (effective March 23, 2009). He has more than 35 years of experience in health care. Prior to coming to Alberta, Dr. Duckett was Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Healthcare Improvement…

25 May 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Introductions Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Board Institute of Health Economics, Professor and CIHR/GSK Virology Chair, University of Alberta Fred Horne, MLA, Chair, Standing Committee on Health, Alberta Ken Hughes, Board Chair, Alberta Health Services Presentations Generating evidence to inform difficult decisions: building capacity through…

25 May 2009 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Innovation Forum series reflects one of the key goals of the Institute to promote open debate and dialogue on important issues in the health care system among academia, government, health service executives and industry. The Institute believes that the significant challenges facing the health system will only…

The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Innovation Forum series reflects one of the key goals of the Institute to promote open debate and dialogue on important issues in the health care system among academia, government, health service executives and industry. The Institute believes that the significant challenges facing the health system will only be addressed if all partners…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall, Pro-Vice Chancellor, York University, UK. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sir Michael Rawlins, Chairman of National Institute of Clinical Excellence, UK. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Gregg Szabo, Executive Director, Policy, Reimbursement & Communicationa, Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Duckett, President and CEO, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

The objective of this report is to assess research evidence on the safety and prognostic value of exercise testing (including electrocardiogram exercise testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing) for the prediction of cardiac events in patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and arthritis. Information Specialist: Trish…

Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report is about testing for Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and can also cause cervical cancer. Cervical screening aims to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality by detecting precancerous lesions early. Until…

Les estimations indiquent que un canadien sur trois aura un problème de santé mentale durant sa vie. Peu de canadiens réalisent l’impact que la mauvaise santé mentale a sur les familles, les communautés, les systèmes de santé et l’économie. La santé mentale est aussi importante que la santé physique…

This report provides information regarding the impact of physician reimbursement models on five dimensions specified in the Provincial Alternate Relationship Plan Program Evaluation. The impact of physician reimbursement models were assessed on the following five dimensions: Health service utilization Access to care Quality of services Patient satisfaction Physician satisfaction…

The use of the term “comparative effectiveness” (CE) has attracted considerable attention, particularly in the United States. This booklet examines the concept of CE and its relationship to other assessment frameworks.

  Background: Although many programs targeting fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are implemented, the province of Alberta is still lacking information on costs of FASD. Objectives: To estimate the costs of FASD in Alberta based on available US and Canadian research on costs of FASD, and Alberta data.

The purpose of this report is to advance the area of workplace mental health through a comprehensive synthesis of published research evidence. More specifically, this report examines the evidence on the effectiveness of organizational-level interventions for the prevention of stress in the workplace for adult employees without diagnosed mental illness. The main effectiveness outcomes…

This report on assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) is a literature review and secondary analyses of administrative health data conducted to provide information on the direct health care costs associated with multiple pregnancies and the potential cost impact of ARTs in Alberta. It examines the impact of multiple pregnancies and Assistive Reproductive Technologies on health…