The Alberta Health and Wellness government
The Alberta government sets strategic direction for the health system through:
- Policy, legislation and standards;
- Allocating resources;
- Helping develop and support the health system; and
- Administering provincial programs such as the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, ambulance services and communicable disease control expertise
The Office of the Provincial Health Officer provides direction and guidelines on public health policy to regional health authorities, and gives information to the public about communicable diseases and public health programs.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for health service delivery. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Its mandate is to ensure that quality health supports and services are coordinated across the province.