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New tool lets Canadians compare the performance of hospitals across the country on measures such as:
- Deaths after major surgeries
- Readmissions after hip and knee replacements
- Financial performance
CIHI’s new web-based, interactive tool gives hospital decision-makers, policy-makers and Canadians access to indicator results for more than 600 facilities in Canada, from every province and territory.
This unique reporting tool will help increase accountability and transparency, and allow hospitals and decision-makers to compare trends and learn from leading practices.
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CIHI’s 2012 to 2017 Strategic Plan—Better data. Better decisions. Healthier Canadians—is the result of extensive consultation with you—our customers and stakeholders from across the country. As part of our work to evaluate and reformulate our strategic directions, we
- Assessed and renewed our mandate and vision
- Refocused our values to better reflect our culture
- Identified goals and priorities that respond to your needs
CIHI’s new interactive Wait Times report lets you easily access and compare Canada-wide wait time information. Find out what percentage of patients, in which provinces, received treatment within the benchmark time frames. You can access the Wait Times interactive report from the Health System Performance > Access and Wait Times page here on our site.
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Information on 24 groups of health professionals can now be conveniently accessed through Canada’s Health Care Providers, 2000 to 2009: A Reference Guide.
- The publication features profession-specific information on:
- Regulatory environments,
- Entry to practice,
- Supply and demographic trends and
- Graduate trends
All of the above are suitable for baseline information and analysis for a given health profession. View Canada’s Health Care Providers, 2000 to 2009 to find out more.
The Products and Services Guide helps our customers and stakeholders obtain relevant information about the products and services that we offer.
The 2012-2013 guide is organized by health care theme:
- Types of Care
- Health System Performance
- Spending and Workforce
- Factors Influencing Health
- Standards and Data Submission
CIHI Portal reflects a new way of using health information. Working within CIHI Portal’s dynamic, web-based environment, registered users from Canada’s data-submitting health care organizations—such as hospitals, regional health authorities and ministries of health—are able to explore and answer today’s health care questions like never before. Find out more...
Featured Products
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Drug Expenditure in Canada, 1985 to 2011
Drug Expenditure in Canada, 1985 to 2011
This annual report provides information on drug spending trends in Canada, primarily from retail establishments, in total, by public and private payers, and by type of drug (prescribed and non-prescribed). Provincial/territorial and international comparisons are included.
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Products and Services Guide 2012-2013
Products and Services Guide 2012-2013
The Products and Services Guide helps our customers and stakeholders obtain relevant information about the products and services that we offer.
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National Health Expenditure Trends, 1975 to 2011
National Health Expenditure Trends, 1975 to 2011
This annual report provides an overview of health care spending trends from 1975 to 2009, as well as forecasts for 2010 and 2011.
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Health Care Cost Drivers: The Facts.
Health Care Cost Drivers: The Facts.
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This special study sheds new light on the factors influencing health costs. It addresses questions such as what have been the major cost drivers of public-sector health spending over the past decade and what are issues to monitor for the future? -
Publications
CIHI’s Annual Report
The annual report provides an overview of the organization, its corporate achievements of the past fiscal year, the priorities for the upcoming year and a summary of the audited financial statements.
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Home Care
Supporting Informal Caregivers – The Heart of Home Care
One in six people who provide informal care to seniors experiences distress, according to a new study released by CIHI. Those caring for seniors with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, such as those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, are most at risk. The first of two related studies, Supporting Informal Caregivers—The Heart of Home Care looked at more than 130,000 seniors (age 65 and older), including many with complex health conditions, who received publicly funded long-term home care in 2007–2008.
Events and Education
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Take advantage of CIHI’s education program and check out the latest catalogue of courses in our Learning Center.
With CIHI’s education courses, you’ll get practical, reliable and essential information and analysis directly from CIHI’s experts. Open the door to the power of CIHI education today!
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New Speaker's Bureau
Do you need a presenter for your local group, national organization or international delegation? Our new Speaker’s Bureau program connects senior CIHI staff with many kinds of audiences, from university students to health care professionals to business and government leaders.
News
Media Release
May 3, 2012
Growth in drug spending lowest in 15 years
Media Release
Apr 4, 2012
New CIHI online resource shows hospital performance improving
Media Release
Mar 22, 2012
Little change in wait times for Canadians
Media Advisory
Mar 6, 2012
Gaps in care remain for Canadians with chronic disease
Media Advisory
Feb 13, 2012
Thousands still wait for transplants
Media Advisory
Jan 26, 2012
Nursing supply outpacing Canadian population growth
Media Release
Jan 17, 2012
More than 5,600 Canadians seriously injured every year from winter activities
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