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Andrew Neuner, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), HQCA Andrew has served at the HQCA as CEO since 2014 and as he departs from the HQCA, has offered some parting thoughts and reflections. I was approached back in 2014 about the CEO position...

The HQCA has announced the appointment of Charlene McBrien-Morrison as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the HQCA, effective June 12. Charlene’s 16 years with the HQCA, the majority of which was as Executive Director, and more than two decades of...

Andrew Neuner, Chief Executive Officer, HQCA  There’s no shortage of things to think about these days if you are a family physician in Alberta. Your practice is busy. The COVID-19 pandemic has added serious new patient questions. And in the...

The HQCA board of directors have announced that Andrew Neuner, chief executive officer, has given notice of his resignation, effective June 2020. Statement from HQCA Board Chair, Brent Windwick: Andrew has served the HQCA for six years, and has achieved...

Increase your understanding of human factors in healthcare to enhance quality improvement and patient safety. During this 3-day course, participants will explore the role of human factors in healthcare across a variety of application areas, including safety and quality improvement,...

The Canadian College of Health Leadership’s southern and northern Alberta chapters are offering a webinar sharing the perspectives of three patient safety leaders about the future of patient safety. When: December 9, 2019, 12 to 1 p.m. MST Learn more...

We are excited to launch a new Quality Exchange series focused on primary healthcare. This two-part series first focuses on screening rates in Alberta and will later look into continuity of care. Click here to learn more about provincial colorectal cancer...

In March, the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) released its annual update to its Primary Healthcare Panel Report. This year, family physicians received a pdf copy of the report, and access to the report in a digital format. With...

Andrew Neuner, Chief Executive Officer, HQCA My parents live in Penticton, British Columbia. My mother has been facing increasingly challenging health issues in recent years. She has always managed the details for my family. Now, my father is learning to...

Quality Exchange shares information about positive things happening in Alberta’s healthcare system. To complete our four-part series focusing on long-term care, we want to hear what FAMILY and LEADERS have to say. Join us for two exciting panel discussions this...