Date of Posting: December 11, 2017Application Deadline: April 5, 2018Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2018 Impact goals The goal for the experiential learning opportunity is: Real world demonstration of the feasibility and practical value of life cycle health technology assessment, analyses, and implementation plans to support the adoption of innovations in precision health…
The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with numerous other organizations, regularly hosts health policy series and single events to discuss current topics in health policy with a broad audience. One of the ongoing speaker series is the Alberta Innovates – IHE Health Policy Speaker Series, which showcases visiting thought-leaders in health. In development are a number…
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Addressing gaps and challenges with the integration of precision health technologies into the Canadian health system – Summary report of an IHE/CAPT Precision Health Workshop Download Summary Report
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IHE/CAPT Precision Health Workshop – Final ProgramDownload Final Program
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDate of Posting: November 21, 2017Start Date: January 1, 2018 or as soon as possible thereafterSalary and Benefits: Competitive remuneration packageDeadline for Application: Posting will remain open until filled Introduction: The Alberta-based Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conveys evidence-based research on complex healthcare issues to provincial…
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDate of Posting: November 21, 2017Start Date: January 1, 2018 or as soon as possible thereafterSalary and Benefits: Competitive remuneration packageDeadline for Application: Posting will remain open until filled Introduction: The Alberta-based Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conveys evidence-based research on complex healthcare issues to provincial…
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Diabetes Care and Management in Indigenous Populations in Canada: A pan-Canadian Roundtable – Final ProgramDownload Final Program
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Diabetes Care and Management in Indigenous Populations in Canada: A pan-Canadian Roundtable – BackgrounderDownload Backgrounder
Wednesday, 1 November 2017 Edmonton, Alberta 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch 12:45 – 13:00 Welcome and Blessing Elder Marvin Littlechild, Treaty No. 6https://vimeo.com/album/4855345/video/242262239 13:00 – 13:50 Context Setting Overview of Roundtable background report: The economic impact of Type 2 Diabetes in Indigenous populations in Canada.John Sproule Senior Policy Director,…
Keynote Speaker Chief Dr. Robert Joseph O.B.C.Chief, Gwawaenuk First Nation; Ambassador, Reconciliation Canada Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., is a true peace-builder whose life and work are examples of his personal commitment. A Hereditary Chief of the Gwawa'enuxw First Nation, Chief Joseph has dedicated his life to bridging the differences brought about by intolerance, lack…
Provincial Evaluation of Supervised Consumption Service Sites The Institute of Health Economics has been asked to conduct a Provincial Evaluation of Supervised Consumption Service (SCS) sites. This decision came at the recommendation of the Minister’s Opioid Emergency Response Commission (MOERC). The Institute has been working in close collaboration with Alberta Health, SCS sites,…
Strengthening Mental Health Services for Children and Families Innovation Forum 19 November 2015 Strengthening Mental Health Services for Children and Families was the 14th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues. Improving Mental Health Transitions Consensus Development…
Sunday, 22 October 2017 Toronto, Ontario 13:00 – 13:15 Introduction and Welcome – IHE Dan Palfrey, Senior Consultant, Institute of Health Economics 13:15 – 14:00 The Potential Contribution of Precision Health to Patient Care and the Canadian Experience Thus Far Katherine Bonter, Director Of Intellectual Property, Clementia Pharmaceuticals Inc.Download Presentation…
Speaker and Panelist Biographies Louise BinderHealth Policy Consultant, Save Your Skin Foundation Louise is a lawyer and health advocate who has been involved in informing the development of health policy and systemic treatment access practices from a patient perspective for more than 20 years. She started her work in this area in the HIV community in the early 1990s after her…
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDate of Posting: September 25, 2017Deadline for Application: November 22, 2017Salary: $25.00 per hour; up to $14,000 total ($7,000 from IHE, $7,000 from the University of Alberta)Duration: Part-time (Internship) l The duration of this internship is up to 560 hours, to be worked over 4-8 months, depending on hours worked per week.Note: International…
Ken Bond1, Alun Cameron2, Paula Corabian1, Bing Guo1*, Christa Harstall1, Iñaki Imaz Iglesia3, Carmen Moga1*, Maria Ospina1, Don Schopflocher4, and Ann Scott1 participated in the modified Delphi and or validation process; Patricia Chatterley1 and Liz Dennett1 searched the literature and provided information support; Wendy McIndoo1 provided assistance during the Delphi process.…
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Real-world evidence: What role can it play in real-world decision making? Summary ReportDownload Summary Report
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Real-world evidence: What role can it play in real-world decision making? BackgrounderDownload Backgrounder
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Mr. Nigel Edwards CEO, Nuffield Trust Nigel Edwards is Chief Executive at the Nuffield Trust. Prior to becoming Chief Executive in 2014, Nigel was an expert advisor with KPMG’s Global Centre of Excellence for Health and Life Sciences and a Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund. Nigel was Policy Director of the NHS Confederation for 11…
2 May 2017Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings GreetingsDr. Lorne TyrrellBoard Chair, IHEDr. Carl AmrheinDeputy Minister, Alberta Healthhttps://vimeo.com/album/4593585/video/216192193 Keynote Presentations Shifting the Balance of Care: Great ExpectationsMr. Nigel EdwardsCEO, Nuffield TrustDownload Presentationhttps://vimeo.com/album/4593585/video/216192696 Co-located, Integrated…
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Towards a framework for biosimilar evidence and knowledge exchange – Summary report of the IHE Biosimilars Forum Download Summary Report
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Biographies Ms. Julia Brown Julia Brown has been with Janssen Inc. for 14 years and is currently the Vice President of Government Affairs and Market Access. Previous roles at Janssen include National Director of Government and Community Relations, Director of Health Economics and Reimbursement, and Director of Government Relations, Ontario/Atlantic. Julia also serves as the Past-President…
12:30 – 13:00 Opening RemarksDr. Chris Henshall, Professor, Health Economics Research Group, Brunel Universityhttps://vimeo.com/album/4584047/video/215117100 13:00 – 13:15 Setting the Stage: Enabling Elements to Achieve Biosimilar ObjectivesMr. Dan Palfrey, Senior Consultant, Institute of Health Economicshttps://vimeo.com/album/4584047/video/215117153 13:15 –…
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDate of Posting: March 29, 2017Application Deadline: June 1, 2017, close of business (4 pm MDT)Start Date: flexible - to be determined once a successful candidate has been identified Salary: $55,000Note: This posting may close before the deadline if a successful candidate has been identified. Purpose: There is considerable need for greater development…
Date of Posting: February 23, 2017Application Deadline: March 13, 2017 11:59 pm MSTSalary: $7,000 for the equivalent of one semester (approx. 4 months, or part time for a period agreed upon by the candidate, supervisor, and IHE).Note: For this award, internship work and payment are exclusive of existing graduate work and payment (see * below for details). Purpose: A need has been…
Date of Posting: February 23, 2017Application Deadline: March 13, 2017 11:59 pm MSTSalary: $55,000 for one year (includes benefits of approximately $2000)Note: This award can be applied as a portion of a longer postdoctoral position, dependent on commitment of funding from other sources. Purpose: A need has been identified for greater development in health economics capacity, as…
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e-Health Policy Symposium – Towards “Person-Centred” Integrated Health in Alberta – Morning AgendaDownload Agenda
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Information Exchange: Engaging Providers in Health Care InnovationDownload Discussion Paper
Biographies Moderators Dr. William Ghali, MD, MPH, FRCPCScientific Director, O’Brien Institute for Public HealthProfessor, Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary Dr. Ghali is a General Internist (MD, University of Calgary; FRCPC, Queen’s University) with methodological training in health services research and epidemiology (MPH)…
Tuesday, 14 February 2017 Edmonton, Alberta 09:00 – 09:15 Greetings and Opening Remarks Dr. Carl Amrhein, Deputy Minister of HealthDr. William Ghali, Scientific Director, O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of CalgaryMr. John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health Economicshttps://vimeo.com/album/4434657/video/205238362 09:15 – 09:30 A Citizen's…
Tuesday, 24 January 2017 Edmonton, Alberta Note: For copies of presentations, please contact Isabel Salcedo at part[email protected] 12:00 – 12:10 Opening Remarks - AIMr. Reg Joseph, Alberta Innovates 12:10 – 12:20 Opening Remarks – Innovative Medicines Canada Mr. Gilles Gagnon, Ceapro Inc. 12:20 – 12:30 Engagement Objectives & StructureMr.…
Speaker Biographies Ms. Anne BabineauDirector, Prairies, Innovative Medicines Canada Anne is the Director, Prairies with Innovative Medicines Canada and works with key partners and stakeholders to advocate for an improved environment for the research-based pharmaceutical industry so that research and development activities in Canada can continue to develop new medicines and vaccines…
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Partnering for a Healthier Alberta – Summary Report from SCN/Innovative Medicines Canada Engagement Held January 24th, 2017Download Summary Report
Thursday, 19 January 2017 Edmonton, Alberta Please click the following link to watch the recorded webcast: Event Webcast 08:15 – 08:30 Opening Greetings and Remarks Dr. Carl Amrhein, Deputy Minister of Healthhttps://vimeo.com/album/4374633/video/201377972 08:30 – 10:30 Session 1 Opening Addresses: High Performing Health Systems: Measuring and Managing Dr. Reinhard…
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Value in Health Forum: Standards, Quality, and Economics – Final ProgramDownload Program
Speaker Biographies Dr. Carl Amrhein Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Carl Amrhein was appointed Deputy Minister, Alberta Health on August 4, 2015. Prior to this, he was the Official Administrator for Alberta Health Services and served as Provost for the University of Alberta from 2003 to 2014 Dr. Francois Belanger Vice President, Quality and Chief Medical Officer for Alberta Health…