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About the Role of Real-World Evidence in Decision Making Roundtable
12 December 2016 Ottawa, Ontario On December 12th, 2016, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) held a roundtable discussion regarding the role of real-world evidence (RWE) in decision-making in Canada, with a focus on RWE generated for pricing and reimbursement. Download Summary Report Real-world evidence: What role can it play in real-world decision making? Summary Report The…
Controlling Health Care Costs - Wisely: Presentations
7 November 2016Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings Master of CeremoniesDr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economics Greetings from GovernmentMr. Martin Chamberlain, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry Operations and Financial and Corporate Services, Alberta Health https://vimeo.com/channels/907291/191869994 Keynote presentations Assessing European Efforts…
IHE Innovation Forum XVI - Controlling Health Care Costs - Wisely
7 November 2016Edmonton, Alberta Controlling Health Care Costs – Wisely is the 16th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues. Our 16th IHE Innovation Forum Keynote Speakers were Dr. Richard B. Saltman, Co-founder of the European Observatory on Health Systems…
Controlling Health Care Costs - Wisely: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Gregory P. Marchildon, PhD Ontario Research Chair in Health Policy and System Design and Professor, Institute of Health, Policy and Evaluation, University of Toronto Associate Editor of the Health Reform Observer and originating member of the Pan-Canadian Health Reform Analysis Network (PHRAN) Dr. Marchildon is Ontario Research Chair in…
Industry Partnerships
IHE Industry Partnerships The IHE has two key platforms that support partnership with industry and other stakeholders: the Health Technology Innovation Platform (HTIP), the Life Sciences SME Commercialization Platform. Health Technology Innovation Platform (HTIP) facilitates collaboration between a number of innovative pharmaceutical organizations…
IHE Biosimilars Forum: Presentations
Thursday, 6 October 2016 Edmonton, Alberta 09:00 – 09:15 Introduction & WelcomeDr. Richard Fedorak 09:15 –10:15 The International Biosimilars Experience: Lessons for AlbertaMr. Murray AitkenSenior VP and Executive Director, IMS Institute for Healthcare InformaticsDownload Presentationhttps://vimeo.com/album/4209638/video/187499107 10:15 – 10:45 Table Reflection…
IHE Biosimilars Forum: Key People
Biographies Dr. Richard N Fedorak, MD, FRCPC, FRCP (London), FRSC Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Dr. Richard N Fedorak is Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is also Professor of Medicine in the…
About the IHE Biosimilars Forum
6 October 2016 Edmonton, Alberta This IHE Invitational Forum provided the perspective of international, national, and Alberta speakers and panellists to describe the biosimilar reimbursement approach taken and outcomes achieved by other jurisdictions, guiding principles and policy options for Alberta, and key performance indicators and targets for reimbursement policy going forward.…
IHE Biosimilars Forum: Key Documents
Summary Report Towards an Alberta approach for biosimilar reimbursement – Summary report of the IHE Biosimilars ForumDownload Summary Report Program IHE Biosimilars Forum – Final ProgramDownload Final Program
High Needs & High Cost Patients: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Clemens Hong, MD, MPHMedical Director, Community Health Improvement, Community Health & Integrated Programs, County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services Dr. Hong is a primary care physician and the Medical Director of Community Health Improvement at the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. His work centers on approaches…
IHE Innovation Forum XV - High Needs & High Cost Patients in Healthcare
22 June 2016Edmonton, Alberta High Needs & High Cost Patients in Healthcare – How do we improve outcomes for these patients? is the 15th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues. Our 15th IHE Innovation Forum Keynote Speakers were Dr. Clemens Hong, Medical…
High Needs & High Cost Patients: Presentations
22 June 2016Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings Master of CeremoniesDr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economics Welcome RemarksMs. Heather Sweet, Member of Legislative Assembly, Edmonton-Manning; Dr. Alan Casson, Interim Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Standards, Quality and Performance and Senior Provincial Medical Advisor, Ministry of Health, Government of…
Optimizing Access to Care for Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Multi-stakeholder National Forum: Key Documents
Summary Report Optimizing access to care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis multi-stakeholder national forum – Summary report and recommendations for policy-makingDownload Summary Report Program Optimizing Access to Care for Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Multi-stakeholder National Forum – AgendaDownload Agenda Background Document Optimizing…
Optimizing Access to Care for Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Multi-stakeholder National Forum: Presentations
Monday, 25 April 2016 Toronto, Ontario Moderator: Chris Henshall Opening and Opening Remarks Don Husereau, IHEMehmood Alibhai, Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd./LtéeDr. Chris Henshall, Chair, Health Technology Assessment International Policy Forumhttps://vimeo.com/album/3989243/video/169906196 Health care policy and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Values of patients…
About the Optimizing Access to Care for Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Multi-stakeholder National Forum
25 April 2016 Toronto, Ontario On April 25th, The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), in partnership with the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) and supported by an unrestricted grant from Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. (BI), held a national, multi-stakeholder roundtable forum to discuss policy recommendations on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) care. The forum…
Supporting Maternal Health Through Research
IHE brochure discussing a study on the use of technology to prevent FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder). FASD Ongoing Initiative Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by the Use of Technology Study
Life expectancy of people with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Objectives: To estimate the life expectancy and specify the causes of death among people with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Methods: Included were all patients recorded in Alberta provincial databases of inpatients, outpatients, or practitioner claims from 2003 to 2012. People with FAS were identified by ICD-9 code 760.71 and ICD-10 codes Q86.0 and P04.3, and were linked…
Careers and Awards
Career and Award Opportunities Work for us The IHE is proud to employ exceptional, experienced professionals. We welcome applications from all qualified persons for our posted career opportunities. The IHE is building capacity in research The IHE's focus on capacity building, by supporting health researchers, students, and economists with internships, fellowships, bursaries, and…
Case Series Studies Quality Appraisal Tool
Select Publications that used the Case Series Studies Quality Appraisal Checklist
The checklist has been used by researchers at IHE in HTA reports as well as by professionals in other organizations from various countries. Listed in reverse chronological order and updated on March 3rd, 2016. IHE Publications Institute of Health Economics. Hysteroscopic Tubal Sterilization. Edmonton AB: Institute of Health Economics. 2014. Download IHE Report Institute of Health…
Case Series Studies Quality Appraisal Checklist: Publications and Presentations
The process by which the tool was developed, as well as a brief review of other published checklists and the results of a pilot test of the quality appraisal checklist are described in a 2012 IHE methodology paper. A preliminary validation study of the tool using factor analysis has also been conducted. Publications Listed in reverse chronological order. Guo B, Moga C, Harstall…
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum: Key Documents
Policy Forum Summary Report Physicians as Stewards of Resources: Roles, Responsibilities and Remuneration Policy Forum – Summary Report Download Summary Report Program Policy Forum – Final ProgramDownload Final Program Background Document Alberta Fact SheetDownload Alberta Fact Sheet Forum Summary Policy Forum InfographicDownload Infographic
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum: Presentations
Monday, 8 February 2016 Edmonton, Alberta Please click the following link to watch video of afternoon sessions: Event Video 09:00 – 09:10 Welcome and Opening RemarksIHE and O'Brien Institute Leadershiphttps://vimeo.com/album/3800131/video/155338361 Morning Session: Understanding Our Shared Challenges 09:10 – 09:25 Setting the Stage: An Overview of Health Spending, Physician…
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum: Key People
Biographies Dr. William Ghali, MD, MPH, FRCPCScientific Director, O'Brien Institute for Public Health Dr. Ghali is the Scientific Director of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary. He is also a Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary, and a practicing physician specialized in Internal Medicine.…
About the Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum
8 February 2016 Edmonton, Alberta The IHE/O’Brien Physicians as Stewards of Resources: Roles, Responsibilities, and Remuneration Policy Forum aimed to inform decision-making regarding the fiscal sustainability of the provincial healthcare system, with a specific focus on physicians as stewards of public resources. The forum, which was attended by Health Minister Sarah Hoffman…
AI/IHE Health Policy Speaker Series
2018 | 2017 |2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 The Institute of Health Economics joined with Alberta Innovates (formerly known as Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions) in 2013 to create a new forum to bring stakeholders together to discuss health policy. The AI/IHE Health Policy Speaker Series features perspectives from leaders in the health system across the spectrum of health evidence,…
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum
Choosing Wisely®: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Louis Hugo Francescutti, MD, PhD, MPH, FRCPC, FACPM, CCFP, FRCP(Ire), FRCP(Edin), ICD-D, CCPEPresident, Canadian Medical Association, 2013-14 Dr. Louis Francescutti received his combined Doctor of Philosophy (Immunology) in 1985 and Doctor of Medicine in 1987 from the University of Alberta. In 1994, he completed further studies in injury control…
Choosing Wisely®: Presentations
28 November 2013Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81424176 Keynote presentation Let's Talk Health and Not HealthcareDr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Canadian Medical AssociationDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81416417 Disclaimer:…
IHE Innovation Forum X - Choosing Wisely® in Health Care
28 November 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective is the tenth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Choosing Wisely® is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation…
Prevalence of FASD in Young Aboriginal Children Living Off Reserve in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Christine Werk. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Measuring Prevention Impact: Outcomes in Clinical Trials Assessing the Effectiveness of Prevention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Liz Dennett. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Risky Business, Exploring the Intersect between FASD Prevention Messaging and the Media
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Mary Berube. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Hearing their Voices: The Experiences of Women in Mentoring Programs to Prevent FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Project CHOICES: Using Motivational Interviewing With Young Women to Prevent Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Gammon. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
GAIA: Creation of Life
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Jeanette Lequiere-Tough. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Pregnant Women Admitted to Borgestadklinikken in Norway according to the Health and Care Act ~ 10.3 from 1996 - 2012
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Eli Marie Wiig. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Protecting the Unexpected Pregnancy Test Dispensers in Bars
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jody Allen Crowe. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Financial Incentives in the Treatment of Addictions: A Systematic Review of the Literature
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Trish Reay. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and Other FASD Prevention Innovations in Massachusetts
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Enid Watson. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Prevention among Indigenous communities
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Malcolm King, SFU Faculty of Health Sciences; CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Is there a safe amount of alcohol consumption while pregnant?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Joanne Weinberg, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
About the First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
23 – 25 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD Well-known…
Prevention of FASD: Key People
Plenary Speakers | Scientific Committee | Steering Subcommittee | Prevention Subcommittee | Organizing Committee Plenary Speakers Keynote Speaker Honorable Alison M. Redford, Q.C., Premier of Alberta, Canada Speakers Susan Astley, PhD, Research Affiliate at the Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington Ilona Autti-Rämö,…
Prevention of FASD: Plenary Presentations
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013 First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 8:00 – 12:30 OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE Welcome from the Steering Committee of Alberta Initiatives on FASDEgon Jonsson and Marguerite Trussler http://vimeo.com/channels/907053/77103171 FASD Prevention in a Policy…
Prevention of FASD: Panel Presentations
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013| Other Presentations First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 13:30 – 15:00 PANEL A PRESENTATIONS Prevention of FASD in WA State: Evidence of Success (1973-2013) Dr. Susan Astley Download presentation (7.7 MB) Evaluating FASD Prevention…
International Charter on the Prevention of FASD
Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD The International Charter on Prevention of FASD has been published in The Lancet Global Health, one of the world’s most influential public-health journals. The Charter – also known as the “Edmonton Charter” – was endorsed at the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD in September…
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Prevention of FASD in WA State: Evidence of Success (1973-2013)
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention in the Child Welfare System
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Carol Rangel. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Screening and Early Assessment for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Links to Prevention and Intervention
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Carmen Rasmussen. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
"The Knowledge Just Has To Get Out There": Parents' Reflections on Awareness of FASD in Ontario
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Kelly Coons. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Human Dignity and Engaging Social Epigenetic Studies of FASD in Tribal Communities within Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brenda Elias. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Prevention of Ethanol-Induced Cardiac Defects by Folate Supplementation in Mouse Model
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kersti Linask. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Characteristics of Women Who Consume Alcohol in Pregnancy: an Analysis of the All Our Babies Study
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sheila McDonald. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
This consensus statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the product of a unique IHE Consensus Development Conference held in September 2013. The event was a three-day juried hearing of evidence and scientific findings that allowed for the engagement and collaboration of citizens and decision makers in government and the justice system in addressing…
First International Conference on Prevention of FASD 2013 – Final Program
IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Well-known speakers from around the world presented facts and findings from research, and described innovative…
Legislative impediments to judicial consideration of moral blameworthiness in sentencing offenders with FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jonathan Rudin, Program Director, Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto; Chair, FASD Justice Committee. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Considerations in making effective sentences for persons with FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by The Honourable Judge Sheila Whelan, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
What specific characteristics of FASD need to be taken into account in family court and in the child welfare system? – Donna Debolt
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Donna Debolt, Social Work Consultant, Edmonton, Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
What specific characteristics of FASD need to be taken into account in family court and in the child welfare system? – Gail Andrew
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Andrew, Board Member, Canada FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead, Pediatrics; Medical Director, FASD Clinical Services; Pediatric Consultant, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Broadening guardianship and lowering barriers to service eligibility; protective arrangements for people with FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Greenspan, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Clinical and ethical issues within capacity assessment of people with FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Arlin Pachet, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Legal Issues: Key People
Speakers | Jury | Steering Committee | Legal Subcommittee | Legal Working Group | Youth Ambassadors for FASD Working Group | Organizing Committee Planning for the Legal Issues Conference was carried out by a Subcommittee co-chaired by Kurt Sandstrom, Assistant Deputy Minister, Legal Services, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General; and Karen…
Legal Issues: Key Documents
Program Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2013Download Consensus Statement Media Release 20 September 2013 – FASD Jury calls for changes to legal systemDownload Media Release Conference…
Legal Issues: Reflections on FASD
Reflections from the Conference Jury Chair: The Honourable Ian Binnie, C.C., Q.C, Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada What was the jury experience like at the FASD Conference?http://player.vimeo.com/video/80933845 What are you taking away from this conference?http://player.vimeo.com/video/80933844 Myles Himmelreich, Motivational Speaker What supports have helped you with…
Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Legan Issues of FASD Overview and FAQ
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…
Legal Issues: Presentations
Wed 18 Sep 2013 | Thu 19 Sep 2013 | Fri 20 Sep 2013 Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Wednesday, 18 September 2013 8:45 – 10:25 QUESTION 1: What are the implications of FASD for the legal system?a) An overview of FASD and its general implications An Introduction to FASDSterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest…
About the Legal Issues of FASD Consensus Development Conference
18 – 20 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges. Download…
Prevalence of FASD in the legal system
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Patricia MacPherson, Senior Research Manager, Correctional Service of Canada. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2013 – Final Program
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.
An Introduction to FASD – Sterling Clarren
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum…
Prenatal alcohol exposure and abnormal brain development
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kathy Sulik, Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology; Member of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Socio-Economic implications of FASD
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Professor of Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta; Director of Research Collaborations, IHE. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Legal perspectives of FASD – Fia Jampolsky
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Fia Jampolsky, Chair, Yukon Human Rights Commission; Lawyer, Cabott and Cabott, Whitehorse. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Potential impact, benefits and burdens of an FASD screening program in the corrections system
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Larry Burd, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Dakota School of Medicine; Director of the North Dakota Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center and PAS Clinic. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Review of current models for assessment and screening of FASD in the youth justice system
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ab Chudley, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba; Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
How could an understanding of needs in FASD shape sentencing responses within the criminal justice system?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Policy and legal recommendations to the understanding of FASD, its challenges and potential solutions
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. William Edwards, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
FASD and the modern sentencing theory debate; a path to criminal code reforms
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Allan Manson, Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Potential impacts of the Alberta fetal alcohol spectrum disorder service networks on secondary disabilities: a cost-benefit analysis.
Objectives: To estimate the break-even effectiveness of the Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service Networks in reducing occurrences of secondary disabilities associated with FASD.
Early Childhood Development: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt.Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010 Sir Al Aynsley-Green is one of the world's leading authorities on children's services, child health and childhood. Through his distinguished early career as a pediatric endocrinologist and clinical researcher, he developed a deep interest in the circumstances…
Early Childhood Development: Presentations
9 May 2013Edmonton, Alberta Introductory Remarks Ms. Robyn Blackadar, President and CEO, Alberta Centre for Child, Family & Community Researchhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66438458 Keynote Presentation Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt. Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66486081 Response Dr. April Elliott, Chief…
IHE Innovation Forum IX - Early Childhood Development
9 May 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum IX – Early childhood…
About the Provincial Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable
5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable was a follow-up to a 2011 National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payer Agreements held in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Annual Symposium.…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Key People
Biographies Hon. Fred Horne Minister of Health, Government of Alberta Mr. Horne was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Rutherford on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, Mr. Horne was appointed as Minister of Health. He had served as Minister of Health and Wellness since October 2011. He also served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Presentations
Sunday, 5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland Opening Remarks Anderson Chuck, Director of Economic Evaluation and Analytics, Institute of Health Economics Greetings from the IHE Board Mark Findlay, AstraZeneca, IHE Board Member Greetings from the Minister Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Health, Alberta Outline of the Day Chris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum Discussions on…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Key Documents
Roundtable Final Report Provincial Industry-Payer Agreements in an Era of National Pricing Strategies – National Roundtable Download Roundtable Final Report Program Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies – Program Download Program Background Document Industry-Payer Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder Download…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder - poverty trap?
From the Introduction: In this paper, we report a discussion of available evidence regarding the association between poverty and FASD, and regarding the economic consequences of FASD on individuals and families which may materialize an FASD - poverty trap.
About the Living Laboratory Roundtable
19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Health, and Eli Lilly Canada, conducted a roundtable to examine the concept of Alberta Health as a Living Laboratory. The ‘Living Laboratory' concept builds off the recognition of the unique assets and opportunity we have in Alberta, including…
Living Laboratory: Key People
Biographies Dr. Lorne Tyrrell Board Chair, Institute of Health Economics Dr. Tyrrell is a former Dean of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He is a co-discoverer of the first oral antiviral drug to treat Hepatitis B. He is the CIHR/GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Virology at the U of A, Chair of the Gairdner Foundation, and a member of the Research Council of the Canadian…
Living Laboratory: Presentations
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Welcome Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://player.vimeo.com/video/60518479 Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care, United States Institute of Medicine (IOM)Download Presentation http://player.vimeo.com/video/60607075 Greetings from the Government of…
Living Laboratory: Key Documents
Background Document Living Laboratory - Backgrounder for Roundtable DiscussionDownload Background Document
A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta
Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Presentations
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…
Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Key People
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.…
IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1)
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…
Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Across the Lifespan
The Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Across the Lifespan was produced by a panel of experts led by the Hon. Anne McLellan, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. This consensus statement on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is the product of a unique conference: The IHE Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the…
Déclaration de consensus sur l’ensemble des troubles causés par l’alcoolisation foetale (ETCAF) – Tout au long de la vie
Le présent énoncé consensuel a été préparé par un panel indépendant de professionnels de la santé et de représentants du milieu universitaire et du public en se fondant sur: les études publiées pertinentes réunies par le Comité scientifique de la conférence pour l’établissement…
How can FASD be prevented? Mentoring programs for at-risk mothers
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Nancy Whitney, Clinical Director, King County Parent-Child Assistance Program, University of Washington. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
How can FASD be prevented? Strength and support: A women's perspective
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Amy Salmon, Managing Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Shifting responsibility from the individual to communities of care
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Social services and corrections
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Sharon Brintnell, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, and Director, Occupational Performance Analysis Unit, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Justice issues – Mary Kate Harvie
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by the Honourable Mary Kate Harvie, Associate Chief Judge, Provincial Court of Manitoba. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Policy development in FASD – Dorothy Badry
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dorothy Badry, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
How can FASD be prevented? Prevention of FASD: A Broader Strategy in women's Health
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nancy Poole, Research Associate, British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health; Research Consultant, Women and Substance Use Issues, British Columbia Women's Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
About the FASD - Across the Lifespan Consensus Development Conference
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…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Key People
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…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Presentations
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…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Key Documents
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…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan
FASD - Across the Lifespan Overview and FAQ
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…
Prevalence and incidence in Alberta and Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Suzanne Tough, Scientific Director, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Prevalence and incidence internationally
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip May, Professor of Sociology and Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico; Senior Research Scientist, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Prevalence of FAS in foster care
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley, Professor of Epidemiology/Pediatrics, University of Washington; Director, Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Genetic pre-disposing factors
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Albert Chudley, Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Consequences of FASD: Impact on system usage within foster care
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside, Executive Director, Disability Programs, Manitoba Family Services and Housing. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
How can FASD be prevented? Inventory of primary prevention campaigns
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Robin Thurmeier, FASD Resources Researcher, Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
How can FASD be prevented? Primary care physician perspective
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan
Making Difficult Decisions: Key People
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…
Making Difficult Decisions: Presentations
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…
IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions
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…
Costs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Alberta, Canada
Background: Although many programs targeting fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are implemented, the province of Alberta is still lacking information on costs of FASD. Objectives: To estimate the costs of FASD in Alberta based on available US and Canadian research on costs of FASD, and Alberta data.