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1st International Conference on FASD Prevention 23 – 25 September 2013 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. Event Link | The International…
Primary Care Low Back Exam factsheet - 2006. Extracted from the Chronic Pain Management Binder November 2005. Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
Overview Conducting the Event The conferences usually involve 15 or more experts who deliver the scientific evidence and testimony around 5-8 specific questions on a particular health subject. They deliver this evidence to a jury of 12-15 people over two days in front of an audience of 300+ people. The consensus format provides an independent look at issues from an unbiased panel.…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is caused by alcohol use during pregnancy. No amount of alcohol is known to be safe for an unborn child at any stage in its development. Alcohol consumed by the mother during pregnancy easily crosses the placenta and can cause a range of developmental defects that result in both physical diseases and intellectual disabilities. In particular,…
Ongoing research and evaluation of programs will help to determine best practices for preventing FASD and supporting those already affected. The Government of Alberta's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Cross-ministry Committee has a comprehensive website with extensive resources on FASD. Visit their site at http://fasd.alberta.ca/ or select from the links below for FASD research…
This consensus development conference was commissioned by the Government of Alberta to improve the transition of its system of care for people with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) toward the community. The system, previously hospital- and institution-centred, is moving towards becoming a community-centred, patient- and family-led one. The development and deployment…
À titre de président du jury, le Dr Alain Lesage, M.D., FRCPC, M.Phil., DFAPA, professeur au département de psychiatrie de l'Université de Montréal et clinicien à l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, Québec, a dirigé un comité spécial dont le mandat était d'élaborer…
The IHE began doing research and engaged in knowledge transfer activities in the field of FASD in 2008. Since then the Institute has hosted several events and researchers at the Institute have developed more than 25 publications, of which 10 are published in peer reviewed journals.
Clinical Resources | Patient Resources Clinical Practice Guideline Primary Care Management of Headache in Adults (2nd edition September 2016) Guideline Documents including Full Guideline hosted by Towards Optimized Practice (TOP) Albertahttp://www.topalbertadoctors.org/cpgs/10065 Supporting Documents and Process Description Background Document, 2nd Edition.2nd Edition Coming…
Clinical Resources | Patient Resources Clinical Practice Guideline Evidence-Informed Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain(3rd edition, December 2015) Guideline Documents including Full Guideline hosted by Towards Optimized Practice (TOP) Albertahttp://www.topalbertadoctors.org/cpgs/885801 Supporting Documents and Process Description Background Document, 3rd Edition.…
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to determine the short-term cost impact thatmedical tourism for bariatric surgery has on a public healthcare system. Due to long wait times for bariatric surgery services, Canadians are venturing to private clinics in other provinces/countries. Postoperative care in this population not only burdens the provincial health system…
Changing how Alberta pays for health care is critical to improve value, achieve better quality, and slow cost growth. There is need in Alberta for capacity in applied economics knowledge to enhance economic surveillance that is independent from government, but supports ongoing provincial development of the organizational and incentive structures for funding the health service delivery…
As our name implies, health economics is a core component of what we do. The Institute provides economic analysis at both the system level (in broad areas of health-sector management and significant disease burdens such as cancer and mental health) as well as economic evaluation of individual technologies and therapeutic interventions. We study health economics and…
How do you engage citizens, decision-makers, and experts in an appropriate way to address complex health issues? One approach is the Consensus Development Conference. The Consensus Development Conference approach has been used effectively in Alberta by the Institute of Health Economics. The program is modelled on the National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus Development…
In December 2008, the IHE launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Details of each session are available by selecting the appropriate link.…
IHE serves as a neutral convenor for health policy dialogue and evidence development and dissemination. The format for each event is tailored to suit the topic, purpose, and audience. Included in this portfolio is the IHE's well-regarded Consensus Development Conference Series, which has seen us host international events on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Depression in…
Promoting the use of evidence to encourage and support best practice in pain management The Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program started in 2004 as a knowledge translation (KT) strategy for promoting the use of research evidence to encourage and support best practice in primary care across the province. The Program is an active collaboration of individuals and agencies…
Informed Decision-Making for Health Established by the Alberta Ministry of Health in 1994, the HTA Program has been part of the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) since 2006. The Program’s expertise is unique in Canada, with a multidisciplinary staff including experts in general medicine, epidemiology, biomedical engineering, biostatistics, health economics, health services…
Chair Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Director, Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta Government and Public Authorities Mr. Justin Riemer, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Health Mr. Jason Krips, Deputy Minister, Economic Development and Trade Mr. Reg Joseph, Vice President, Health, Alberta Innovates Dr. Kathryn Todd, Vice-President Research Innovation & Analytics,…
Academic University of Alberta http://www.ualberta.ca/ The U of A is a leader in research. Our campuses attract professors with international reputations and connections - leaders who are interested in making a difference in the world. At the U of A, the brightest minds in the arts, humanities and sciences gather, putting their expertise to work in the classroom and in the community.…
The outcome of IHE initiatives is providing better information for developing health policy and best medical practices. IHE disseminates information in many ways. In addition to publications in peer-reviewed journals, IHE produces books and a variety of reports synthesizing information in a particular field.
The IHE is frequently requested to be a partner on academic grant applications and policy initiatives with other organizations. In particular we are often the economic analysis partner or knowledge transfer partner for other organizations. Recent grant proposals, on which we are partners, include: Development, Implementation and Evaluation of the Impact of a Choosing Wisely List…
In November 2014, the Institute of Health Economics partnered with Eli Lilly Canada Inc. and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute for Health Services and Policy Research to hold a roundtable to discuss the federal role in healthcare innovation. The roundtable aimed to examine the existing state of healthcare innovation, its strengths and weaknesses (or gaps),…
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Andreas LaupacisChair, Health Quality Ontario Dr. Laupacis is a general internist and the Executive Director of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital. He is a Professor at the University of Toronto in both the Department of Medicine and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Dr. Laupacis…
27 November 2014Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health WelcomeDr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/113749308 Greetings from the ProvinceGlenn Monteith, Chief Delivery Officer, Alberta Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/113749310 Keynote presentations Health System Standards: From Good Intent to…
27 November 2014 Edmonton, Alberta Health System Standards: From Good Intent to Real World Application is the 12th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum XII – Health System Standards: From Good Intent to Real World…
Health System Standards: From Good Intent to Real World Application is the 12th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues.
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The Institute of Health EconomicsCredits: FASD Research Team - Alberta Innovates; Music - Ben Sound What we do The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is a not-for-profit organization with key competencies in: Health economics & decision analytic modeling Health technology assessment Knowledge Transfer/Exchange Core objectives Support decision making in health policy…
IHE Timeline 1994 – The University of Alberta and the Government of Alberta establish a steering committee drawn from the universities of Alberta and Calgary, the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, and the federal and provincial governments to explore the feasibility of creating an Alberta-based Institute of Pharmaco-Economics. 1995 – The Institute of…
Stroke Prevention and Management in Primary Care: a free forum at the Accelerating Primary Care Conference 23 November 2014 Edmonton, Alberta This free forum for primary care clinicians was held in conjunction with the annual Accelerating Primary Care conference in Edmonton, Alberta, November 23, 2014. The forum saw three physician leaders review the latest developments in the…
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Ken Butcher, WMC Health Sciences Centre, University of Alberta. Stroke Prevention and Management in Primary Care: a free forum at the Accelerating Primary Care Conference In this 45 minute presentation, Dr. Butcher reviewed how to diagnose stroke and discussed the burden of Cardioembolic and Cryptogenic Stroke. He talked about the recent…
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Thomas Jeerakathil, Associate Professor, University of Alberta; Co-physician lead, ASPIRE TIA Triaging Project, Northern Stroke Lead CV/S SCN. Stroke Prevention and Management in Primary Care: a free forum at the Accelerating Primary Care Conference This presentation looked at the diagnosis of likely TIA syndromes and how to identify and…
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Blair O’Neill, Professor of Medicine, University of Alberta; Interventional Cardiologist, Mazankowski AHI; Senior Medical Director, CV Health and Stroke SCN, Alberta Health Services; Past President, Canadian Cardiovascular Society. Stroke Prevention and Management in Primary Care: a free forum at the Accelerating Primary Care Conference…
This free forum for primary care clinicians was held in conjunction with the annual Accelerating Primary Care conference in Edmonton, Alberta, November 23, 2014. The forum saw three physician leaders review the latest developments in the continuously advancing field of stroke prevention and care, with a particular focus on the role of primary care. The forum was…
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Blair O’Neill, Professor of Medicine, University of Alberta; Interventional Cardiologist, Mazankowski AHI; Senior Medical Director, CV Health and Stroke SCN, Alberta Health Services; Past President, Canadian Cardiovascular Society. Stroke Prevention and Management in Primary Care: a free forum at the Accelerating Primary Care Conference…
17 November 2014 Ottawa, Ontario The federal Ministry of Health (Health Canada) announced the creation of the Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation on June 24, 2014, to examine innovative health care ideas and approaches that exist in Canada and internationally. The Panel’s directive is to determine what approaches hold the greatest potential for Canadians and to create…
Monday, 17 November 2014 Ottawa, Ontario Opening and Opening Remarks Moderator: Mr. John Sproule, IHE Ms. Lauren Fisher, Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Mr. Glenn Brimacombe, Canadian Psyciatric Association Roundtable Discussion: What can the federal government do to promote and support innovation in the healthcare system? Overview of current state of healthcare innovation from a Federal…
Summary Report Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable: Summary ReportDownload Report Background Document Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable – BackgrounderDownload Background Document
The purpose of this roundtable was to gather a small, select group of thought leaders to engage in informed discourse, which was summarized in a report submitted to the new federal Healthcare Innovation Advisory Panel. This roundtable, created in response to the Federal Healthcare Innovation Advisory Panel’s call for stakeholder input, was an exciting opportunity to…
Objectives: To estimate the annual health services utilization (HSU) cost per person with FASD by sex and age; the lifetime HSU cost per person with FASD by sex, and the annual HSU cost of FASD for Alberta by sex.
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Infliximab is effective for induction and maintenance of response in patients with moderate to moderately severe ulcerative colitis. Previous cost analyses of infliximab treatment for ulcerative colitis used models of colectomy vs infliximab and response rates derived from early clinical trials. In real life, therapeutic options are more complex; patients…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jitender Sareen, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. David McDaid, BSC, MSc, MSc. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Heinz Katschnig, MD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Elliot Goldner, MD, FRC(P), MHSc. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Antonio Lora, MD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Luis Salvador-Carulla, MD, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Eric Latimer, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Carol Adair, MSc, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Steve Lurie, BA, MSW, MM. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Giovanni de Girolamo, MD, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
4 – 6 November 2014 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics, in collaboration with the Government of Alberta and with support from Alberta Health Services (AHS), hosted the Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions in Edmonton, Alberta, from November 4 – 6, 2014. Download Consensus Statement | Télécharger…
Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Planning Committee Scientific Chair Roger Bland, CM, MB, ChB, FRCPC, FRCPsych Chair, Scientific Committee; Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Speakers Carol Adair, MSc, PhD Researcher, Psychiatric Epidemiologist and Associate Professor,…
Program Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions 2014 - Final ProgramDownload Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Improving Mental Health Transitions 2014Download Consensus Statement Déclaration de consensus sur l'amélioration des transitions en santé mentaleTélécharger la déclaration de consensus…
Tues 4 Nov 2014 | Wed 5 Nov 2014 | Thu 6 Nov 2014 Improving Mental Health Transitions 2014 - Final Program Tuesday, 4 November 2014 08:00 – 08:45 Opening RemarksRoger Bland, CM, MB, ChB, FRCPC, FRCPsychhttp://vimeo.com/channels/839914/112193615 GreetingsCouncillor Scott McKeenhttp://vimeo.com/112193618 Opening Prayer from ElderGloria Lairdhttp://vimeo.com/112193614…
The Institute of Health Economics, in collaboration with the Government of Alberta and with support from Alberta Health Services (AHS) hosted the Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions in Edmonton, Alberta, from November 4 - 6, 2014.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Orrin Lyseng. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Gask, MSc, PhD, FRCPsych, FRCGP. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dan Cohen, MD, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Richard Warner, MD, DPM. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Gerrit van der Leer. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philippa Garety, MA, MPhil, MA (Ed), PhD, FBPsS. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thomas Becker, Dr. Med. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thomas Raedler, MD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Howard Sapers. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tim Aubry, BA, MA, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Sara Lapsley, BA, MA (Candidate). Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott Patten, MD, FRCPC, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Oliver Mason, DPhil, DClinPsy. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Roger Bland, CM, MB, ChB, FRCPC, FRCPsych. Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions
2 November 2014 Toronto, Ontario In April 2014, we held the first roundtable discussion on the current and future role of real world evidence (RWE) in Canada, bringing together multiple stakeholders from across Canada and internationally. Workshop participants felt there was much more to explore in future discussion and a specific need was identified to focus part of future conversations…
Biographies Chris Henshall Health Economics Research Group (HERG), Brunel University Dr. Chris Henshall is an Honorary Professor at HERG and an independent consultant on health, research and innovation policy. Chris has held various academic and senior management positions in the health research system and the higher education system in the UK. He is an Associate Professor in the…
Sunday, 2 November 2014 Toronto, Ontario Opening and Opening Remarks John Sproule, IHE Lisa Marsden, VP of Market Access & Government Relations at AstraZeneca Canada Vasanthi Srinivasan, Executive Director, Ontario SPOR DSU PART I: Fit for purpose: When and where is real-world evidence most useful? Speaker: Muhammad Mamdani, Director, Applied Health Research Centre, St. Michael's…
Roundtable Final Report Roundtable on Real World Evidence: System Readiness – Are we ready to use routinely collected data to improve health system performance? Summary Report – September 2014Download Roundtable Final Report Program Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action – How to best use health system data to improve health?Download Program
Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action was an invitational roundtable discussion organized by the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) and supported by and developed in partnership with Strategy for Patient Oriented Research Support Unit (Ontario) and AstraZeneca Canada. It was held in conjunction with the annual Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics (CAPT).…
Real World Evidence: System Readiness – Are we ready to use routinely collected data to improve health system performance? Summary Report Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action was an invitational roundtable discussion organized by the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) and supported by and developed in partnership with Strategy for Patient Oriented Research Support…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Muhammad Mamdani, Director, Applied Health Research Centre, St. Michael's Hospital. Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action Roundtable
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Neil Corner, Director, Innovative Solutions (Real World Evidence Lead) at IMS Brogan. Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action Roundtable
Objectives: To estimate incidence and prevalence of FASD by sex and age in Alberta, Canada.
Abstract: Canadian and US health systems have often been characterized as having vastly different approaches to the financing and delivery of healthcare, with Canada portrayed as more reliant on rationing based on costs. In this article, we examine the similarities and differences between the two countries, the evolution and current role of health economic evaluation, and…
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Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report is an evidence assessment of the clinical effectiveness and safety of hysteroscopic tubal sterilization, and the value for money associated with adopting hysteroscopic tubal sterilization in Alberta. Section Authors: Section One – Background and Context: Carmen…
Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report is an evidence assessment of the best available research evidence on the safety and effectiveness, cost effectiveness and budget impact of using Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) or Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the management of symptomatic varicose…
OBJECTIVE: To provide Canadian estimates of health care utilization costs associated withrheumatoid arthritis (RA)-related and non-RA-related care within 4 treatment strategies and in different physical functioning categories.
Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report examines the safety, screening accuracy, therapeutic efficacy, patient outcomes and cost effectiveness of first trimester Quad (1T-Quad) +/- NT and NIPT screening for fetal trisomies. Section Authors: Section One – Technology Effectiveness and Safety: Ken Bond,…
OBJECTIVE: Sustained remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) results in healthcare utilizationcost savings. We evaluated the variation in estimates of savings when different definitions ofremission [2011 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism Boolean Definition, Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) ≤ 3.3, Clinical Disease Activity Index…
BACKGROUND: Interest in the well-being of physicians has increased because of their contributions to the healthcare system quality. There is growing recognition that physicians are exposed to workplace factors that increase the risk of work stress. Long-term exposure to high work stress can result in burnout. Reports from around the world suggest that about one-third to…
Summary of Systematic Reviews, Primary Studies, and Evidence-based Guidelines. The following research questions were addressed in this review: What are the clinical effects of a universal screening strategy for ARO carriage when compared with no screening? What are the clinical effects of a universal screening strategy for ARO carriage when compared with targeted screening (screening…
This discussion paper has been produced in response to a request from CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR IHSPR). The discussion paper will provide guidance to those tasked with conducting an economic evaluation of complex health system interventions. The guidance will be an elaboration of existing National guidelines for economic evaluation, and serve as…
Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms (AROs) are a serious health problem, though they are more prevalent in some settings than others. We were asked to make findings and develop recommendations on how to address surveillance of and screening for AROs in acute care hospitals. This consensus statement addresses these requests. However, confining the discussion and recommendations to hospitals…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Bryce, BSc, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Daniel Gregson, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lindsay Nicolle, BSc, BSc (med), MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Anthony Harris, MD, MPH. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Barry Cookson, BDS, MBBS, MSc, HonDipHIC, FRSPH, FRCP, FFPH, FRCPath. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Kim Neudorf. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Yves Longtin, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Trish Perl, MD, MSc. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Eli Perencevich, MD, MS. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Loeb, BSc, MSc, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Serge Desnoyers, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
18 – 20 June 2014 Calgary, Alberta The 3-day Canadian Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs) held in Calgary, Alberta from June 18 – 20, 2014, was the first event of its kind to look at issues in the field of AROs. Download Consensus Statement The Consensus Conference model is an exciting format,…
Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Organizing Committee Speakers Elizabeth Bryce, BSc, MD, FRCPCRegional Medical Director for Infection Control, Vancouver Coastal Health; Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia (UBC) Barry Cookson, BDS, MBBS, MSc, HonDipHIC, FRSPH, FRCP, FFPH, FRCPathProfessor, University College and London School…
Weds 18 June 2014 | Thurs 19 June 2014 | Fri 20 June 2014 Surveillance and Screening for Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs) 2014 - Final Program Wednesday, 18 June 2014 08:00 – 08:15 Opening RemarksDr. John Conly and Dr. James Talbothttp://vimeo.com/channels/910470/99417520 08:15 – 09:45 QUESTION 1: Overview a) What are AROs? What is their incidence…
Program Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs) 2014 – Final ProgramDownload Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Surveillance and Screening of AROs (Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms)Download Consensus Statement Remarks from Jury Chair Remarks from the jury chair, Dr. Tom Marrie, Dean of…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Pilar Ramon-Pardo, MD, PhD. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Howard Njoo, MD, MHSc. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Julian Davies, BSc, PhD, FRS. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott McEwen, DVM, DVSc, Dip ACVP. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Joel Kettner, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Andrew Simor, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Robert Weinstein, MD. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. James Talbot, PhD, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David Patrick, MD, FRCPC, MHSc. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Henri Verbrugh, MD, PhD, FIDSA. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Allison McGeer, MD, FRCPC. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Huang, MD, MPH. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. John Jernigan, MD, MS. Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs)
The 3-day Canadian Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs) held in Calgary, Alberta from June 18 - 20, 2014, was the first event of its kind to look at issues in the field of AROs.
Congratulations to Dr. Egon Jonsson, winner of the 2014 David Banta Award. Edmonton – Institute of Health Economics’ (IHE) Executive Director and CEO, Egon Jonsson, Ph.D., is the winner of the 2014 “H. David Banta Distinguished Career Award” in the field of health technology assessment (HTA). The award was announced at the meeting of Health Technology…
BACKGROUND: Interest in the impact of burnout on physicians has been growing because of the possible burden this may have on health care systems. The objective of this study is toestimate the cost of burnout on early retirement and reduction in clinical hours of practicingphysicians in Canada.
The objective of this paper is to estimate the additional costs to the criminal justice system associated with people with mental illness who go through the system. The focus of the report is on costs in Alberta.
Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report examines the potential role of low dose computed tomography (LDCT) in screening for lung cancer in adults aged 50 years or older in Alberta. Section Authors: Section One – Social and System Demographics Analysis: Bing Guo, Dagmara Chojecki Section Two –…
Thursday, 29 May 2014 Edmonton, Alberta The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Key Symposium Documents Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care – Symposium ProgramDownload Program …
Speaker Biographies Dianne Mosher, MD Dr. Dianne Mosher is currently Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Calgary. She has practiced Rheumatology for the past twenty years having graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1983 where she also completed her Internal Medicine and Rheumatology residency training. Dr. Mosher is a past…
Thursday, 29 May 2014 Edmonton, Alberta Moderator Dianne Mosher, University of Calgary 09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks Michele Evans, Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Funding and Guidance, Government of Albertahttp://vimeo.com/album/3477664/video/97379108 09:15 – 09:30 Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies - The Changing Landscape of the Management of Rheumatoid…
Symposium Program Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care – Symposium ProgramDownload Program White Paper Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Policy Perspective: A registry for research and better treatment of Albertans – White PaperDownload White Paper
PDF of PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Dianne Mosher, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary. Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Liam Martin, Professor, University of Calgary. Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Cheryl Koehn, Founder and President, Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE). Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Micheal Guirguis, Drug Stewardship Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services (AHS). Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Suzanne Lepage, Private Health Plan Strategist. Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Agnes Klein, Director, Centre for Evaluation of Radiopharmaceuticals and Biotherapeutics at Health Canada, Health Canada. Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Symposium Note: Slide 16 of this presentation contains an error…
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Chander Sehgal, Director, Common Drug Review (CDR) and Optimal Use, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care Symposium
Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care.
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Sube Banerjee MB BS, MSc, MBA, MD, FRC Psych, MBEProfessor & Associate Dean, Brighton and Sussex Medical School Sube Banerjee is Professor of Dementia and Associate Dean for Strategy at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, directing its Centre for Dementia Studies. Clinically he works as an old age psychiatrist in Sussex. He was the Department…
27 May 2014Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/97426151 Keynote presentations Quality of life and quality of care in dementiaDr. Sube Banerjee, Brighton and Sussex Medical SchoolDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/97466183 Coordinating Care…
27 May 2014 Edmonton, Alberta Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care is the 11th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum XI – Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care – FINAL PROGRAMDownload…
Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care is the 11th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sube Banerjee, Brighton and Sussex Medical School. IHE Innovation Forum XI – Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Duncan Robertson, Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum XI – Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Carole Estabrooks, University of Alberta. IHE Innovation Forum XI – Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Corinne Schalm, Alberta Health. IHE Innovation Forum XI – Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David C. Grabowski, Harvard Medical School. IHE Innovation Forum XI – Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care
Meeting the Challenge: Dementia and Continuing Care is the 11th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues.
This informative PowerPoint is publicly available for use as an introductory resource for justice professionals who are seeking an educational tool to assist in group presentations/training regarding involvement of those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the criminal justice system.
Le PowerPoint informative est publiquement disponible pour une utilisation en tant que ressource d'introduction pour les professionnels de la justice qui cherchent un outil pédagogique pour aider à des présentations de groupe / formation concernant la participation de ceux qui ont des troubles causés par l'alcoolisation fœtale (ETCAF ) dans le…
Should vitamin B12 tablets be included in more Canadian drug formularies? An economic model of the cost-saving potential from increased utilisation of oral versus intramuscular vitamin B12 maintenance therapy for Alberta seniors. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to estimate the cost-savings attainable if all patients aged ≥65 years in Alberta, Canada, currently on…
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to explore the degree to which databases otherthan MEDLINE contribute studies relevant for inclusion in rapid health technology assessments (HTA).
This report has been produced in response to a request from Alberta Health (AH). The objective was to perform a review of practices of engaging committees composed of lay people or members of the general public at international, national, provincial, and regional levels. The review attempts to address the following questions: What scientific evidence is available about committees…
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 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior…
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 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior staff of…
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 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior staff of…
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 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior staff of…
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 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior staff of…
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 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior staff of…
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 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior staff of…
BACKGROUND: The use of a restrictive formulary, with placement determined through a drug-reimbursement decision-making process, is one approach to managing drug expenditures.
IHE In Your Pocket 2014 – a handbook of health economic statistics includes the most currently available data, presented in separate sections on the economic burden of illness, health care resources, health behaviours, health status and demographics, and health system performance. IHE In Your Pocket was designed to provide a compact, comprehensive, and comparative overview…
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…
