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Ben Higgins, Lead, Health System Analytics From my place in the world, it seems that any change to improve the quality of healthcare is going to increase cost. Can you help me understand how improvements can maintain, or better yet,...

In a year filled with extraordinary healthcare demands and challenges because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) today recognized four initiatives that positively impact Albertans’ experiences accessing and receiving healthcare services. “Improving patients’ and...

Every year, more than 1,500 family physicians receive a Primary Healthcare Panel Report from the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) to help improve their practice. The 2021 reports are available today. This free report provides measures on continuity of care, screening...

Last year, the Fox Creek Healthcare Centre planned to design a COVID-19 resuscitation room in response to the pandemic. Shelley O’Neill, External Nurse Investigator, saw this as an opportunity to apply her learnings from the Human Factors in Healthcare course offered...

The Health Quality Council of Alberta has recognized four initiatives in the province that are making a positive impact on Albertans’ experiences accessing and receiving healthcare services. “This year, as Alberta’s healthcare system focuses on guiding our communities through the...

The Health Quality Council of Alberta has announced the appointment of Charlene McBrien-Morrison as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Health Quality Council of Alberta, effective June 12. Charlene’s 16 years with the Health Quality Council of Alberta, the majority...

Andrew Neuner, Chief Executive Officer, Health Quality Council of Alberta  There’s no shortage of things to think about these days if you are a family physician in Alberta. Your practice is busy. The COVID-19 pandemic has added serious new patient...

The Health Quality Council of Alberta board of directors have announced that Andrew Neuner, chief executive officer, has given notice of his resignation, effective June 2020. Statement from the Health Quality Council of Alberta's Board Chair, Brent Windwick: Andrew has...