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Contact usThe next steps for the transition of Primary Care Networks to regional networks were unveiled in a town hall held earlier this week.
Hosted by the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS), it outlined a plan for seven regions, one of which will be Calgary, to “evolve” from existing PCNs, with “staff, assets and services” continuing into the new structure.
Highlights included:
- Regional networks will be established as Provincial Health Corporations that operate “at arm’s length from government.”
- They will have autonomy over operational decisions that align with their mandate and the flexibility to structure business and clinical teams to meet local needs.
- A board of directors responsible for strategic governance will be established in each region.
- The board representatives will be one-third physicians, one-third other regulated health professionals, and one-third public members, as well as at least one Indigenous representative.
- Boards will be co-led by rural and urban co-chairs.
- A CEO will provide operational leadership for the region; other key roles will include a medical director and a chief financial officer.
- Patient medical homes will continue to deliver primary care services, with support from networks.
- PPHS will define mandates, standards and reporting requirements, while Primary Care Alberta will provide oversight and performance measurement.
- A transition group or committee will be established for each region. PCNs will help support the development of transition plans.
Regional transition meetings with PCNs will be held in August, and legislation to enable the standup of regional networks as legal entities is expected in the fall. Timelines for the operational transition of PCNs to each network are not yet confirmed.
In the meantime, it is “business as usual” with a focus on ensuring minimal disruption to services. For more information, please email [email protected].
Regional advisory councils: A total of 14 regional advisory councils will allow Albertans to offer a local perspective on improving the healthcare system.
Members will include healthcare workers, community leaders, Indigenous and municipal representatives, and others with a strong tie to their region. Get more details.