Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

Invitational Forum

Comparative Effectiveness of Health Technologies and Programs

Westin Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta, Dec. 2, 2008

Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Andy Greenshaw, Associate Vice President (Research), University of Alberta

The Institute of Health Economics conducted its first Innovation Forum on December 2nd, 2008. The Forums are designed to bring together senior public and private sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system.

The first forum looked at the issue of Paying for What Works - approaches established and under development to compare different technologies, programs and systems of care.

IHE Innovation Forum I Agenda:

15:00   Greetings

Alberta Health and Wellness

15:15   Introduction to the IHE Forum

Lorne Tyrrell, PowerPoint Presentation
IHE Board Chair and CIHR/GSK Chair in Virology

15:30   Comparative Effectiveness in Health Care

Gail Wilensky, PowerPoint Presentation
PhD, Economist and Senior Fellow, Project HOPE

16:30   Investing in Innovation - Impact of Comparative Effectiveness

Newell McElwee, Pfizer, VP, Evidence-Based Strategies, PowerPoint Presentation
Stuart McLeod, VP, Provincial Health Services Authority, British Columbia, PowerPoint Presentation
Terry Klassen, PowerPoint Presentation
U of A, Faculty of Medicine

17:30   General Discussion

Tom Feasby, Dean of Medicine, U of C (Moderator), PowerPoint Presentation

18:30   Reception and Dinner

Address by the Hon. Ron Liepert, Minister of Health and Wellness