Your voice matters
Your insights and perspectives are helping lead the way in designing and implementing Alberta’s refocused health care system, ensuring it meets the needs of Albertans today and for generations to come.
Review the 'What We Heard' report below, sign up for our newsletter, and stay up to date on the latest engagement opportunities.
Status
The first round of engagement has concluded and the 'What We Heard' report has been released. A second round of in-person and online engagement is taking place throughout the province starting in January.
Who is listening
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction
Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services
Get involved
In-person engagement sessions
A second round of in-person public engagement will be taking place over the Winter and Spring of 2025 to share information and receive feedback about the refocusing work.
Sign up for an engagement session near you and continue helping us shape the future of health care in Alberta.
Online engagement
Share your thoughts on how we can improve the delivery of health care in Alberta.
Review the presentation being shared at the in-person engagement sessions and provide your input.
Stay involved
Subscribe to receive the refocusing newsletter and stay informed about health care system refocusing and future engagement opportunities.
Get informed
Learn more about the refocusing of Alberta’s health care system below.
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When Alberta Health announced it would refocus the health care system, we committed to comprehensive engagement and two-way dialogue with Albertans. Between January 23 and April 12, 2024, we heard feedback and ideas from over 30,000 patients, families, caregivers, and health care workers from across Alberta.
The What We Heard report summarizes the conversations from the first round of engagement and is helping inform the work to refocus Alberta’s health care system. Read the report here.
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Ask a question or read answers to other questions about refocusing health care.
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Learn more about how we got here.
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The Health Statutes Amendment Act enables the transition of Alberta’s health care system to a unified system of 4 sector-based provincial health agencies: primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction.
This legislation ensures Albertans have a system that works for them by prioritizing their need to find a primary care provider, to get urgent care without long waits, to have access to the best continuing care options, and expanded access to mental health and addiction treatment.
Additional amendments to the Provincial Health Agencies Act were introduced on October 31, 2024, to further implement the system refocusing work, including creating the legal framework for AHS to transition from a regional health authority to an acute care service provider.
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We’re creating Regional Advisory Councils and an Indigenous Advisory Council, which will provide a way for you to share your perspectives on how to improve health care in your community. Learn more about the advisory councils.
Council members will explore potential solutions to local challenges and look for opportunities to better support local decision-making.
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- Listen to the November 28, 2024, health care refocusing town hall
- Listen to the November 27, 2024, health care refocusing town hall
- Listen to the November 19, 2024, health care refocusing town hall
Outcomes
Your feedback will help lead us to success.
Having a health care system that functions properly is critical to the health and well-being of Albertans and their families. That’s why it’s so important we have these conversations with front-line workers, patients and caregivers about the challenges that exist and how we can build a stronger health care system that serves the current and future needs of Albertans.”