Vision and Mandate
CIHI renewed its vision, mandate and values in 2012.
Since 1994, we have played a unique role in Canada’s health care system. Working with our partners, we have
- Helped improve the depth and breadth of Canada’s health data
- Built and maintained 27 critical pan-Canadian databases that enable jurisdictions to compare data
- Produced analyses on health and health care in Canada that are relevant, timely and actionable
- Increased the understanding and use of data through education, reporting tools and strategies
- Developed information standards that allow every jurisdiction to understand, compare and use the data effectively
Our Vision
Better data. Better decisions. Healthier Canadians.
Read more about our plan for the future in our 2012 to 2017 Strategic Plan.
Our Mandate
To lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive and integrated health information that enables sound policy and effective health system management that improve health and health care.
Our Values
Respect, integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation.
Take a closer look at our 2012 to 2017 Strategic Plan to find out how we live our values.
Our Foundation
Four elements reflect our culture and are critical to our success:
- Quality and data standards
- Privacy and security of data
- Information technology
- Partnerships
Read more about the elements that make up our foundation in our 2012 to 2017 Strategic Plan.
Our Work
We work with our stakeholders to create and maintain a broad range of health databases, measurements and standards. We also help them better understand and use our evidence-based insight and analyses in their day-to-day decision-making. We develop reports and analyses from our own data and other data sources.
We do all of this in a way that ensures privacy and value for Canadians and the Canadian health care system.
Featured content on vision and mandate
Annual Report: A look back at activities and operations in 2011–2012.
2012 to 2017 Strategic Plan: CIHI’s plans for the next five years.
Products and Services Guide: Find out what’s available from CIHI.
Applications
- Patient Cost Estimator
The Patient Cost Estimator is an interactive tool developed by CIHI to estimate the average cost of various services provided in hospitals. This tool provides information nationally, by jurisdiction and by patient age group. The cost estimates represent the estimated average cost of services provided to the average patient. They include the costs incurred by the hospital to provide services but exclude physician fees, since physicians are normally paid directly by jurisdictions, not hospitals.
Patient Cost Estimator >> - CIHI Portal
CIHI Portal is a web-based environment that gives clients access to enriched, facility-identifiable data from several CIHI data holdings. CIHI Portal supports decisions and planning by providing the tools for customized comparative reporting.
CIHI Portal integrates four distinct services:
- A business intelligence suite consisting of comparative data and metadata
- A role-based education program
- A strong user community that offers opportunities for collaboration
- A customized solutions service that responds to special user needs
CIHI Portal >>
FAQ
- What is CIHI's culture like?
At CIHI, our work is challenging and constantly evolving. We make it a priority to understand and celebrate the contribution of each and every one of our talented staff members. We are a respected name in the national dialogue about health and health care, and we’re poised for growth as governments continue to invest in making the system more effective.
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