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The 2022 reports are available today. This free report provides measures on continuity of care, screening of chronic conditions, COVID-19 vaccination data, virtual care appointments, and more – so physicians can reflect on their practice and compare with colleagues. Dr....

The HQCA has launched a new public information campaign to empower Albertans to take an active role in their healthcare. This campaign aligns with HQCA’s legislated mandate to promote and improve person-centred care. As part of this campaign, we have...

New look, same great information. Welcome to the HQCA’s newly redesigned website. Our website is a valuable platform for us to share resources, survey results, new studies, HQCA news and more with Albertans and our healthcare partners. We want to...

Brent Windwick, board chair of the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlene McBrien-Morrison as chief executive officer, effective immediately. “Charlene’s 18 years with the HQCA, including more than 30 years in progressive...

The Minister of Health has requested that the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) consult with stakeholders to make recommendations for a comprehensive suite of key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform the delivery of emergency medical services (EMS) across Alberta....

Charlene McBrien-Morrison is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the HQCA More than 10,000 Albertans live in designated supportive living sites across the province. These sites provide accommodation, healthcare, and personal services to help residents remain as independent as possible...

The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) is recruiting for a new member to join our Patient and Family Advisory Committee. “The HQCA’s success relies on having a patient and family perspective across our projects,” says Charlene McBrien-Morrison, acting chief...

This past year has been eventful for the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) with a CEO change, a global pandemic, and a major update to our legislated mandate. We invite you to read our new annual report to see...

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...