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Refocus Updates Progress for Provincial Health Agencies

February 3, 2025 by

Refocus Updates Progress for Provincial Health Agencies
Work to refocus Alberta’s health care system is ongoing as the province moves to a unified provincial sector-based model. This work includes establishing and supporting new provincial health agencies that will focus on care delivery in the pillars of acute care, primary care, continuing care and mental health and addiction. Significant progress has been made. Read on for updates about Assisted Living Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, and opportunities to learn more and share your feedback through the second round of comprehensive public engagement.
Announcing Assisted Living Alberta   Alberta’s government is establishing Assisted Living Alberta – the new provincial continuing care agency – to ensure the province is well-positioned to meet the future needs that are anticipated with Alberta’s both growing and aging population. Assisted Living Alberta will provide Albertans access to a comprehensive system of continuing care with a full range of wraparound services, including medical and non-medical supports, home care, community care and social services. This transition will allow the province to place a holistic social service lens on assisted living services to deliver care more effectively and consistently throughout the province. By taking this approach, individuals and families will have more options when they need care and as their needs evolve, helping older adults and vulnerable populations maintain their quality of life and independence. Assisted Living Alberta is on track to be established and become an entity by April 1, and will be fully operational by fall 2025. The new agency will align medical and non-medical supports and services, increase continuing care spaces, reduce wait times, and provide comprehensive wraparound supports for Albertans who require different levels and types of care.
Read the News Release
Primary Care Alberta is operational February 1   Primary Care Alberta is the provincial health agency overseeing and coordinating the delivery of primary health care services. It became a legal entity November 18, 2024 and will be operational February 1, 2025. Primary Care Alberta will immediately begin work to ensure every Albertan has access to high-quality primary care services in all areas of the province, so all Albertans and their families are supported in their day-to-day health needs through every stage of life. Its priorities are: Ensuring every Albertan has access to high-quality primary care services across the province. Incentivizing care models that improve health outcomes and prioritize patient experience. Supporting integrated teams of family physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists to provide the best care possible.
Learn more at PrimaryCareAlberta.ca
Acute Care Alberta is a legal entity February 1   Acute Care Alberta is the provincial health agency overseeing acute care. It becomes a legal entity on February 1, 2025. It will be operational this Spring. Acute Care Alberta works directly with service providers, including Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, the network of hospitals, urgent care centres, and EMS to ensure fast access to essential services across Alberta. Its priorities are: Shorter wait-times at emergency departments and for surgeries. Faster EMS response time. Higher-quality care across the province and enhanced access to care in rural areas.
Learn more at AcuteCareAlberta.ca
Get Involved
All Albertans are invited to participate in the second round of comprehensive public engagement about health care system refocusing. Register now to attend an in-person engagement session. Learn more about health care system refocusing, what was heard in the first round of engagement, and the progress made. You will also have the opportunity to share feedback that will continue to help guide the design and implementation of the refocused health care system. If you cannot attend in person, you can find the latest information on health care system refocusing, view the presentation being shared at the sessions, and complete the online feedback form at alberta.ca/leadtheway
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