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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 IHE has produced a book of the proceedings from the Consensus Development Conference: FASD - Across the Lifespan. Hardcover copies are available for purchase at a unit cost of $25.00 CAD plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Click on the Add to Cart button at the bottom of this page to proceed with your purchase. In followup to the conference, the Institute has produced two…

  Objective: To ascertain knowledge gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic low back pain (LBP) in the primary care setting to prepare a scoping survey for identifying knowledge gaps in LBP management among Alberta's primary care practitioners, and to identify potential barriers to implementing a multidisciplinary LBP guideline. Note: This is an Alberta Ambassador…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Chris Mazurkewich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Alberta Health Services. Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Les Vertesi, Executive Director, B.C. Health Services Purchasing Organization. Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Kevin Empey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health Corporation . Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lynn Stevenson, Executive Vice President, People, Organizational Development, practice and Chief Nurse, Vancouver Island Health Authority. Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jason Sutherland, Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, and Faculty, UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research. Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

25 – 26 November 2010 Edmonton, Alberta On 25 – 26 November 2010 in Edmonton a national forum: Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue took place. Hosted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in collaboration with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation…

Thurs 25 Nov 2010 | Fri 26 Nov 2010 | Post Event Interviews Thursday, 25 November 2010 FORUM OPENING AND GREETINGS Anne McFarlane, Vice President, Western Canada and Development Initiatives, Canadian Institute for Health Information John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health Economics Welcome and Opening Remarks John Wright, President and CEO, Canadian Institute…

Background Documents Activity-Based Funding: Glossary and References Download PDF Choice of a Case Mix System for Use in Acute Care Activity-Based Funding–Options and Considerations http://www.cihi.ca/CIHI-ext-portal/pdf/internet/case_mix_system_for_use_en Evidence-Informed Options for Hospital Funding: Are Hospital Funding Mechanisms in Canada Designed to Provide Efficient…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Reinhard Busse, Berlin University of Technology and the WHO European Observatory on Health Systems and Policy.  Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Martin Campbell (United Kingdom), Deputy Director, Payment by Results (PbR) Development, Department of Health, National Health System. Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Peter McNair (Australia), Associate Director and Clinical Epidemiologist, Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute and Visiting Fellow. Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Murray Ross (United States), Vice President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy. Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue

  OBJECTIVE: Life course studies of schizophrenia that have used a 3-phase model (onset,course, and outcome) have had their use restricted owing to differences in definition and methodology. The purpose of this investigation was to describe life course data in mathematical terms and to compare the results with the findings from other life course studies.

Reflecting the recent increased public awareness of the topic, this is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact, and prevention strategies of FASD. Edited by world-renowned experts, this compendium includes the latest research results to provide new insights and realistic estimations…

On September 23rd and 24th, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics conducted an Inaugural IHE Methodology Forum: Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health Technologies. Delegates from academia, government, industry and other stakeholders involved in the production and use of evidence were brought together to discuss methodological challenges in…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Straus, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Arvelle Balon-Lyon, Toward Optimized Practice (TOP), Edmonton, Alberta. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Donald Dick, Bone & Joint Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Y. Raja Rampersaud, MD, FRCS(C), President Canadian Spine Society, Associate Professor, Divisions of Orthopedic and Neurosurgery, University Toronto, Canada. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwen Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and Jim Slater, Executive Director of Diagnostics, Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwen Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Straus, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation given by Chris Spanswick, Medical Director, Calgary Pain Program Alberta Health Services, Calgary Area. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

26 – 27 October 2010 Edmonton, Alberta As part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program, on October 26 & 27, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational workshop on the optimal use of diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI) based on the recommendations from the low back pain guideline. Download Workshop Summary Encouraging Optimal Use…

Tues 26 Oct 2010 | Wed 27 Oct 2010 Encouraging Optimal Use of DI for Low Back Pain – Final Program   Tuesday October 26, 2010 09:00 - 10:00 Greetings Susan Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Policy and Service Standards Division Health and Wellness Mauro Chies, Vice President, Diagnostic Imaging Services at Alberta Health Services Tom Feasby, Dean, Faculty of…

Summary Report Encouraging Optimal Use of Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back PainDownload Workshop Summary Program Encouraging Optimal Use of Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back PainDownload Final Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon E. Straus, MD MSc FRCPC, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, University of Toronto. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Lynn Cooper, President, Canadian Pain Coalition. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Adrian R. Gretton, MD, FCFP, CIME, Family Physician in Community Practice, Consultant, Chronic Pain Centre, Calgary. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Pat Fonstad, DSc. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Robert Lambert, Chair of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by John You, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, McMaster University. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Thomas E. Feasby, MD, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Bill Anderson, Edmonton Zone Clinical Director, Alberta Health Services and Mauro Chies, Vice President, Diagnostic Imaging Services, Alberta Health Services. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwendolyn Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Tai Huynh, Director, Excellent Care for All Strategy, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Christa Harstall, Director, Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health Economics, Paul Taenzer, Consultant, and Chris Spanswick, Medical Director, Calgary Pain Program Alberta Health Services, Calgary Area. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

On October 26 & 27, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational workshop on the optimal use of diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI) based on the recommendations from the low back pain guideline. Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

14 October 2010Edmonton, Alberta Keynote Presentations Dr. Alexandra Bibbee, senior health economist from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Download Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/16543403  Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster, former chief Ottawa CBC correspondenthttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/16347608  Question…

Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Alexandra Bibbee Alexandra Iwanchuk Bibbee is a senior economist at the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, an inter-governmental organization comprising 30 mainly industrialised nations committed to democracy and the market economy. She has been a staff member of the Economics Department since 1990, having…

14 October 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster and Chair of Canada 2020, this fifth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on how to foster innovation and drive towards a more sustainable healthcare system. Key Forum Documents…

Emceed by Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster and Chair of Canada 2020, this fifth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on how to foster innovation and drive towards a more sustainable healthcare system.

PDF of remarks from a presentation by Dr. Alexandra Bibbee, senior health economist from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). IHE Innovation Forum V - Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems

PDF of remarks from a presentation by Ms. Alison Tonge, Executive Vice-President of Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum V - Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems

This review considers the evidence of benefit from use of telerehabilitation (TRH) from studies that had clinical or administrative outcomes.

  Objective: In Canada charitable or nonprofit organizations provide government-contracted mental health and addictions services, and they augment government funding by raising charitable revenues. This study estimated by source the revenues of nonprofit mental health and addictions organizations in Canada.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Larry Svenson, Senior Manager, Epidemiology and Surveillance, Alberta Health and Wellness. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Director of Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stirling Bryan, Professor, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Director, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stuart Peacock, Co-Director, Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control; Senior Scientist, British Columbia Cancer Agency; Associate Professor, University of British Columbia. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Deborah Marshall, Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary; Canada Research Chair, Health Services and Systems Research; Director, Health Technology Assessment, Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Braden Manns, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marc Berger, Vice President, Global Health Outcomes, Eli Lilly and Company. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

23 – 24 September 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Advancements in methodological approaches in the evaluation of health technologies are important for ensuring ongoing improvement in the comprehensiveness and quality of assessments. On September 23 and 24th, 2010, The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational methodology forum addressing the economic evaluation…

Biographies Forum Moderator Michael DrummondProfessor of Health Economics, University of York Dr. Michael Drummond is Professor of Health Economics and former Director of the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York. His particular field of interest is in the economic evaluation of health care treatments and programmes. He has undertaken evaluations in a wide range…

Thurs 23 Sept 2010 | Fri 24 Sept 2010 Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health Technologies FINAL PROGRAM Thursday, 23 September 2010 15:00 – 15:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks 15:15 – 15:30 Overview of the Methodology Forum: Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health TechnologiesMichael Drummond, Forum Moderator; Professor of Health…

Final Report IHE Methodology Forum: Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada Forum Summary Download Final Report  Program Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health Technologies – Final Program Download Final Program 

Advancements in methodological approaches in the evaluation of health technologies are important for ensuring ongoing improvement in the comprehensiveness and quality of assessments. On September 23 and 24th, 2010, The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational methodology forum addressing the economic evaluation of medicines in Canada. Delegates from academia,…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Sculpher, Director, Economic Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment, University of York. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall Chair, HTAi Policy Forum, Health Technology Assessment International. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada

This overview provides an analysis of the economic landscape of primary care in Alberta and a discussion of the proposed reforms in terms of ends and means.

IHE In Your Pocket 2010 provides current health economic statistics, presented in separate sections on health care resources, health behaviours, health status and demographics, and health system performance. To access the IHE PowerPoint chartpack, please click the following link: IHE PowerPoint Slides.

  Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and examine the determinants of this behaviour.

  OBJECTIVE: In 2004, the three-module, three-year long patient safety program, Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOB), was introduced to all clinicians providing obstetrical services in Alberta. We report on an outcomes evaluation of this initiative.

This health technology assessment report 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. Information Specialist: Liz Dennett

18 July 2010 Calgary, Alberta In order to better understand Mental Health & Addictions in the Workplace, the PNWER Health Care Working Group hosted a half day session in conjunction with the annual PNWER summit. This session brought together key policy experts, decision makers, clinicians, and business leaders, and provided the opportunity for dialogue around this issue. Mental…

Speaker Biographies Ian Arnold, MD, FRCP Chair, Workplace Committee - Canada Mental Health Commission Dr. Arnold completed his M. D. at Queen's University at Kingston in 1968 and was certified in general surgery in 1973. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (FCBOM); a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC - Occupational…

Presentations | Interviews Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace Special Symposium Agenda Sunday, 18 July 2010 12:30 – 13:00 LUNCH & GREETINGS Greetings on behalf of PNWER Health Care Working Group John Sproule, Co-Chair of PNWER Health Care Working Group & Institute of Health Economics 13:00 – 13:45 OPENING ADDRESS Trends in mental health in the workplace:…

Symposium Agenda Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace Special Symposium Agenda Download Agenda  Resource Guide PNWER Symposium Resource Guide Download Resource Guide  Information Bulletin Information Bulletin, July 2010 – Pacific Northwest Economic Region: Health Care Working GroupDownload Information Bulletin 

In order to better understand Mental Health & Addictions in the Workplace, the PNWER Health Care Working Group hosted a half day session in conjunction with the annual PNWER summit. This session brought together key policy experts, decision makers, clinicians, and business leaders, and provided the opportunity for dialogue around this issue.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ian Arnold, Chair, Workplace Committee – Canada Mental Health Commission. Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Attridge, President, Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN USA). Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Angus Thompson, Researcher, Institute of Health Economics (Edmonton, AB Canada). Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. JianLi Wang, Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Community Health, University of Calgary (Calgary, AB Canada). Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Merv Gilbert, Partner, Gilbert Acton Ltd. (Vancouver, BC Canada). Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Chris Hylton, Principal, Hylton & Associates (Calgary, AB Canada). Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ann Malain, Regional Director and Practice Lead Substance Abuse Services, Human Solutions (Toronto, Canada).  Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Attridge, President, Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN USA).  Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium

  Abstract: The article presents information on the Health Technology Assessment. Guidance for health care practices in Sweden were documented when Medical Collegium was established in 1663 to distinguish quackery from medicine and control the poisonous drugs. In early 1980s, Sweden established the Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Healthcare to assess major diseases…

  OBJECTIVES: Values are intrinsic to the use of health technology assessments (HTAs) inhealth policy, but neglecting value assumptions in HTA makes their results appear more robust or normatively neutral than may be the case. Results of a 2003 survey by the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) revealed the existence of disparate methods…

This background document outlines the methods used to develop the Alberta Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Evidence-Informed Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain, which was produced as part of the second phase of the Alberta Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Ambassador Program. Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

This report reviews the evidence of telehealth in substance abuse and addiction including the literature on smoking, alcohol, drug abuse and gambling. The included telehealth technologies include videoconferencing, computer, Internet, and telephone.

The economic impact of mental illness and addictions is felt throughout society - in the health care system, the social services system, education, criminal justice, and the workplace. In this booklet we conducted a provincial and national level analysis of the expenditures on mental health and addictions in Canada.

Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Adam Elshaug Dr Adam Elshaug (pronounced 'elshaw') is Sidney Sax Fellow with joint appointments in the School of Population Health and Clinical Practice at The University of Adelaide and at Harvard Medical School in Boston where he is based. Adam trained in clinical epidemiology and health services and policy research. He has focused in…

22 April 2010Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Raj Sherman, MLA, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness Speakers / Keynote Presentations New Vision for Health Research in AlbertaMarvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation AuthorityDownload Presentation  Identifying existing health care services that do not provide value for…

22 April 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary‘s Dean of Medicine, this fourth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on the best ways to direct resources so as to ensure a real return on investment. Key Forum Documents…

Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary‘s Dean of Medicine, this fourth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on the best ways to direct resources so as to ensure a real return on investment.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority. IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Adam Elshaug, Senior Lecturer, University of Adelaide. Note: This material is the copyright of Dr. Adam Elshaug and is not to be reproduced without his express consent and with full reference given. IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System

PDF of remarks from a presentation by Dr. Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Bernard Prigent, Vice-President, Pfizer Canada and IHE Board Member. IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System

  OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to assess the cost-effectiveness of 21 alternativecervical cancer screening (CCS) strategies.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Pierre-Thomas Leger, Associate Professor of Economics at HEC Montréal where he holds the Professorship in Health Economics. Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Meredith Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Health Economics and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health. Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Anne Sales, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta; Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams. Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Richard Hamblin, Director of Intelligence at the Care Quality Commission. Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Anne McFarlane, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Health Information in Western Canada. Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

8 – 9 April 2010 Edmonton, Alberta There is a wealth of theoretical and real-world evidence on the impacts of physician payment system design on physician behavior and health system performance. In order to bring some of that knowledge to Alberta the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted, on behalf of Alberta Health and Wellness, a 1 and ½ day Provider Funding:…

Speaker Biographies Dr. Owen Adams Assistant Secretary General, Research, Policy and Ethics of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). The Research, Policy and Ethics Directorate is a multidisciplinary team that carries out a variety of policy research projects in the areas of health system financing and reform, medical economics, medical ethics and medical workforce issues.…

Thurs 8 April 2010 | Fri 9 April 2010 IHE Provider Financing Forum: Performance, Accountability and Incentives – Final Program Thursday, 8 April 2010 13:00 - 13:15 Welcome and opening remarks Mr. Steven Lewis, Forum Moderator Mr. Jay Ramotar, Deputy Minister, Alberta Health and Wellness 13:15 - 13:45 Overview of the Alberta Environment: Challenges and Opportunities Noel Grisdale,…

Program IHE Provider Financing Forum: Performance, Accountability and Incentives – Final ProgramDownload Final Program Background Documents IHE Report: Literature Review of Evaluations of Physician Remuneration Models Download literature review Beyond Pay for Performance - Emerging Models of Provider-Payment Reformhttp://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp0804658 Can Pay-for-Performance…

There is a wealth of theoretical and real-world evidence on the impacts of physician payment system design on physician behavior and health system performance. In order to bring some of that knowledge to Alberta the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted, on behalf of Alberta Health and Wellness, a 1 and ½ day Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives…

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Owen Adams, Assistant Secretary General, Research, Policy and Ethics of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Meredith Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Health Economics and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health. Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Richard Saltman, Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Emory University School of Public Health in Atlanta, Georgia. Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Richard Hamblin, Director of Intelligence at the Care Quality Commission. Mr. Hamblin presented for Mr. Tim Doran, National Primary Care Research and Develoment Centre, University of Manchester.  Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum

The Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Over the Internet: A Rapid Review of the Scientific Literature report examines the research evidence on the frequency, effects, risk factors of sexual exploitation of children and youth over the Internet. The report also provides information on available resources in Alberta and Canada regarding Internet safety and prevention of child…

Part of the successful Institute of Health Economics (IHE) book series, this handbook and ready reference adopts a unique approach in combining policy recommendations with specific treatment options for Parkinson patients. The first part of the book deals with the clinical medical, social and economical aspects of Parkinson Disease. These ten chapters include the latest diagnosis…

This booklet provides an overview of the System Dynamics (SD) approach and its potential applications in improving access to health services and quality of care. The specific application addressed here is the improvement of care of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), as this is a pressing issue in Canada today. The specific health system and population addressed here…

  PURPOSE: A study was undertaken to evaluate the utilization rates of routine preoperativeelectrocardiogram (ECG) and chest x-ray (CXR) by sex, age, and most frequent surgery type, and to estimate the total cost of these screening tests.

5 February 2010 Edmonton, Alberta The Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? program presented some of the latest international and Canadian developments in policy in this important area. It also included presentations from experts and interactive discussion amongst the participants. Download Workshop Summary Maximizing Patient…

Friday, 5 February 2010Edmonton, Alberta 09:00 – 09:10 Opening Remarks and Greetings Maximizing Patient Value: Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology DecisionsJohn Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health EconomicsDownload Presentation 09:10 – 10:30 International Approaches to Engaging Patients in Technology DecisionsDr. Karen Facey, Chair,…

Workshop Summary Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? Workshop SummaryDownload Workshop Summary Background Documents CCNet External Review of Consumers in The Cochrane Collaboration, focusing on Review Groups (PDF)http://www.cochrane.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Newsletters/CCNetNewsletter_AppendixJan2010.pdf…

The Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? program presented some of the latest international and Canadian developments in policy in this important area. It also included presentations from experts and interactive discussion amongst the participants.

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health Economics. Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Facey, Chair, HTAi Interest Sub-group: Patient and Citizen Involvement in HTA. Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marie-Pierre Gagnon, CHUQ Research Centre, Hopital St-Francois d'Assise. Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Cheryl Arratton, Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre, Ottawa, Canada, Institute of Population Health. Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Elaine MacPhail, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies on Health. Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. George Tolomiczenko, Executive Director of Research & Scientific Liaison, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada. Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?

  BACKGROUND: There is an extensive body of literature on health system quality reporting that has yet to be characterized. Scoping is a novel methodology for systematically assessing the breadth of a body of literature in a particular research area. Our objectives were to showcase the scoping review methodology in the review of health system quality reporting, and to reporton…

This report on Means Restriction for Suicide Prevention provides a summary of information regarding national means restriction policies/strategies and national/provincial intentional overdose prevention policies/strategies and their effectiveness. Policies/strategies that focus on children, youth, and young adults are of particular interest. This report consists of two parts: Part…