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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable: Summary ReportDownload Report
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Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable – BackgrounderDownload Background Document
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…
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…
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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
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Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action – How to best use health system data to improve health?Download Program
| Don Husereau, Anthony Culyer, Peter Neumann, Philip Jacobs
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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| Don Husereau, Philip Jacobs, Braden Manns, Ties Hoomans, Deborah Marshall, Robyn Tamblyn
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care – Symposium ProgramDownload Program
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Policy Perspective: A registry for research and better treatment of Albertans – White PaperDownload White Paper
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…
| Lianne Barnieh, Braden Manns, Anthony Harris, Marja Blom, Cam Donaldson, Scott Klarenbach, Don Husereau, Diane Lorenzetti, Fiona Clement
BACKGROUND: The use of a restrictive formulary, with placement determined through a drug-reimbursement decision-making process, is one approach to managing drug expenditures.