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) Albertahttps://actt.albertadoctors.org/CPGs/Pages/Headache.aspx Supporting Documents and Process Description Background Document, 2nd Edition.Download…
Clinical Resources | Patient Resources Clinical Practice Guideline Evidence-Informed Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain(3rd edition, December 2015; minor revision July 2017) Guideline Documents including Full Guideline hosted by Towards Optimized Practice (TOP) Albertahttps://actt.albertadoctors.org/CPGs/Pages/Low-Back-Pain.aspx Supporting Documents and Process Description…
Health Economics Unit Health economics is a form of economics-based research that analyzes efficiency, effectiveness, value, and behaviour in the production and consumption of health and health care. Health Economic Services The IHE provides a wide range of economic analyses to inform effective allocation of health resources, including: Economic analyses: cost-effectiveness, cost-utility,…
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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 event link below.…
Knowledge Transfer & Dissemination Knowledge transfer and dissemination is an integral part of the IHE’s activities. As a neutral convenor for health policy dialogue and evidence development and dissemination, the IHE has a well-established role in facilitating and supporting the translation of knowledge into practice. Included in the IHE’s knowledge transfer portfolio are numerous…
Health Technology Assessment and Evidence Reviews Health system decision-makers are frequently confronted with decisions about introducing innovative drugs, medical devices, surgical procedures, and processes of care, as well as optimizing the current delivery of care. These technologies and processes are complex, and assessing their value to the health system requires scientific…
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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. Academic University of Alberta http://www.ualberta.ca/ The U of A is a leader in research. Our campuses attract professors with international…
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.
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…
Upcoming Events Information on upcoming events hosted by the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) as well as upcoming events hosted by national and international health economics organizations and associations. The 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,…
Creating Value Through Collaboration The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is an independent, not-for-profit organization with key competencies in health economics, health technology assessment, and knowledge transfer/exchange. Our mission is to consistently provide relevant, timely and impactful evidence that supports informed health system policy and investment decisions…
Our History The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), formerly the Institute of Pharmaco-Economics, was founded in 1995 on the belief that the best solutions to healthcare problems are the result of a collaborative approach, with all stakeholders at the table sharing insights and information. First led by the Rt. Hon. Don Mazankowski (Board Chair) and Dr. Devidas Menon (CEO), the…
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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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, Departments of Psychiatry and of Community…
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 Media Release 6 November 2014 – Consensus…
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 program…
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 Improving Mental…
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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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, geared to creating…
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…
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 program…
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 Rheumatoid Arthritis…
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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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…
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Ms. Terhilda GarridoVice President HiT Transformation and Analytics, Kaiser Permanente Terhilda Garrido has worked at Kaiser Permanente, an integrated delivery system, for more than 20 years. At present, she is vice president, Health Information Technology Transformation & Analytics within the National Quality and Care Delivery organization.…
29 November 2011Edmonton, Alberta Keynote Speakers Martin McKeeProfessor, European Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Terhilda GarridoVice President HiT Transformation and Analytics, Kaiser Permanente Opening Remarks Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/33562141 Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of…
29 November 2011 Edmonton, Alberta Maximizing Health System Performance—Assisted by Evidence, Science, and Information Systems is the sixth of the IHE’s Innovation Forums, a semi-annual series brings together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and…
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November 17, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario A small group of stakeholders convened on November 17, 2011 in Ottawa to discuss plans to re-launch the Health Care in Canada survey in 2012. The Health Care in Canada (HCiC) survey was conducted annually from 1998-2007 and remains the most comprehensive annual survey of Canadian public and health care providers' opinions on health care. POLLARA…
2 May 2011 Edmonton, Alberta As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events between February and May 2011. The third event – Population Health Innovations—Addressing Determinants of Health – was held May 2nd, 2011. Key Conference…
Speaker Biographies Roxanna Benoit Deputy Chief, Policy Coordination Office, Executive Council, Government of Alberta Roxanna Benoit is the Deputy Chief of Policy Coordination with the Government of Alberta's Executive Council. Roxanna works closely with Ministries and the Premier's Office to provide coordinated policy and planning advice and analysis. Roxanna served previously…
Download Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Population Health Innovations – Final Program Monday, 2 May 2011 08:00 – 08:05 INTRODUCTION AND GREETINGS Don Johnson, Board Member, Alberta Health Serviceshttp://vimeo.com/channels/941725/23399046 08:05 – 09:05 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: KEYNOTE ADDRESS Moderator: John Sproule, Senior Policy…
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15 April 2011 Edmonton, Alberta As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events between February and May 2011. The second event – High Performing Health Systems – was held April 15th, 2011. Key Conference Documents Becoming the…
Speaker Biographies John G. Abbott, BA MA Chief Executive Officer, Health Council of Canada John G. Abbott is currently Chief Executive Officer with the Health Council of Canada. Prior to joining the Health Council, John was a management consultant specializing in public policy analysis and development. Previous to this, John was Deputy Minister of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department…
Download Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – High Performing Health Systems Final Program Friday, 15 April 2011 08:00 – 08:10 INTRODUCTION AND GREETINGS Fred Horne, MLA for Edmonton-Rutherford and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Government of Alberta http://player.vimeo.com/video/22891533?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0…
Program Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – High Performing Health Systems Final ProgramDownload Final Program Background Documents Alberta’s Health System Performance Measures 2010 (PDF)http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Health-Performance-Measures-2010.pdf Becoming the Best - Alberta's 5 Year Action Plan (PDF) http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/Becoming-the-Best-2010.pdf…
3 April 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia A National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payor Agreements took place on April 3th, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the annual meeting of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). This one-day invitational event engaged experts, industry…
Biographies Ambrose Carrejo, PharmD National Pharmaceutical Contracting Leader, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Dr. Ambrose Carrejo received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California at San Francisco's School of Pharmacy in 1986. He completed his clinical residency at Long Beach Memorial Hospital in June of 1987. With the schooling and residency completed,…
Sunday, 3 April 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia Welcome and Opening Remarks John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health EconomicsChris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum Overview of Survey Findings - Canadian and International Perspectives Eddy Nason, Senior Researcher, Institute of GovernanceDownload Presentation International Perspectives - Overview…
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3 – 4 March 2011 Ottawa, Ontario This one-day, invitational event engaged community experts and senior decision-makers involved in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health policy in Canada in round-table discussions. Integrated Knowledge Exchange in health requires communities, researchers, and policy-makers utilize evidence from all sources in a culturally relevant…
Biographies Evan Adams Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor, British Columbia Ministry of Health Dr. Evan Adams, Sliammon First Nation (Powell River, BC) completed his Medical Degree at the University of Calgary, his Aboriginal Family Practice residency at St Paul’s Hospital at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and is currently the Director of the Division…
Thurs 3 March 2011 | Fri 4 March 2011 Thursday Evening Program Thursday, 3 March 2011 17:00 – 19:30 Blessing Laura Commanda and Dr. Malcolm King; CIHR, Institute for Aboriginal Peoples' Health Research http://vimeo.com/album/3471295/video/21536711 Opening Remarks Dr. Malcolm King; CIHR Institute for Aboriginal Peoples' Health http://vimeo.com/album/3471295/video/21536369…
Roundtable Final Report Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable Summary Report Download Roundtable Final Report Program Aboriginal Wellness: Knowledge, Culture and the Importance of Context Download Thursday Evening Program Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling up the Knowledge – Cultural Context and Community…
24 February 2011 Edmonton, Alberta As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Strategic Health Needs Assessment and Service Design 2030 project, the Institute of Health Economics was commissioned to conduct three Knowledge Exchange events between February and May 2011. The first of the Knowledge Exchange events – Becoming the Best: Building Sustainability – Game Changing Health Innovations…
Speaker Biographies Miles Ayling Director of Service Design (Commissioning and System Management Directorate), Department of Health, United Kingdom Mr. Miles Ayling is Director of Service Design (Commissioning and System Management Directorate) at the Department of Health in the UK. As Director of Service Design, Mr. Ayling heads a Division of around 40 staff, and has policy…
Download Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Game Changing Health Innovations – Final Program Thursday, 24 February 2011 08:00 – 08:15 INTRODUCTION AND GREETINGS Greetings on behalf of the Government of AlbertaFred Horne, MLA for Edmonton-Rutherford and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Government of Albertahttp://player.vimeo.com/video/21137697…
Program Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Game Changing Health Innovations – Final Program Download Final Program Background Documents IHE Game Changing or Disruptive Innovation: Analytical Framework and Background Study (PDF) Download Background Study Disruption and Innovation in Health Care http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=184640…
1 December 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Institute of Health Economics Fred Horne, Chair, Standing Policy Committee on Health Speakers / Keynote Presentations Robert Brook, Rand HealthDownload Presentation Jeff Lozon, CEO Revera LivingDownload Presentation Presentations & Panel discussion Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta…
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Robert Brook Dr. Robert Brook, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.P is Vice-President and Director of RAND Health, Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Professor of Health Services at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also directs the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program.…
1 December 2009 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary’s Dean of Medicine, this third session considered the following theme: Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum III…
7 – 9 October 2009 Edmonton, Alberta Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges. Download…
Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Planning Committee | Communications Committee Chair Dr. Gail Andrew, MDCM FRCP(C) Member, Board of Directors, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead - Pediatrics, Medical Director - FASD Clinical Services and Pediatric Consultant, Pediatric Programs, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Speakers Susan Astley, PhD Professor…
Wed 7 Oct 2009 | Thu 8 Oct 2009 | Fri 9 Oct 2009 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Conference Moderator: Nancy Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Wednesday, 7 October 2009 08:00 – 08:20 Opening Remarks The Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Finance…
Program Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Across the Lifespan Download Consensus Statement Déclaration de consensus sur l’ensemble des troubles causés…
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 program…
Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Stephen Duckett Dr. Stephen Duckett has spent his professional life working in health care. As Alberta Health Services' new President and Chief Executive Officer (effective March 23, 2009). He has more than 35 years of experience in health care. Prior to coming to Alberta, Dr. Duckett was Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Healthcare Improvement…
25 May 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Introductions Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Board Institute of Health Economics, Professor and CIHR/GSK Virology Chair, University of Alberta Fred Horne, MLA, Chair, Standing Committee on Health, Alberta Ken Hughes, Board Chair, Alberta Health Services Presentations Generating evidence to inform difficult decisions: building capacity through…
25 May 2009 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Innovation Forum series reflects one of the key goals of the Institute to promote open debate and dialogue on important issues in the health care system among academia, government, health service executives and industry. The Institute believes that the significant challenges facing the health system will only…