The 2024-27 Health Plan and 2024-25 Business Plan are public accountability documents that describe at a strategic level the actions Alberta Health Services (AHS) will take in fulfilling its legislated responsibilities as well as the financial resources to provide patient-focused, quality health services that are accessible, safe and sustainable for all Albertans.
The Ministry of Health is refocusing Alberta's healthcare system with the goal of improving health outcomes for Albertans and empowering healthcare workers to deliver quality care across the province. As part of this refocus work, Alberta Health is creating four new agencies each focused on a specific area of functional importance: acute care, continuing care, primary care, and mental health and addiction. AHS will be a service provider for the acute care organization and oversee the delivery of hospital care, urgent care, cancer care, clinical operations, surgeries, and emergency medical services to all Albertans.
The documents outline three long-range goals and 10 objectives for AHS as the organization shifts from being the province's sole health authority to having a streamlined role as a service provider. AHS is committed to providing seamless care throughout this transition period. By focusing on innovative quality care, improving the healthcare experience, and supporting community-led prevention initiatives, AHS will improve health outcomes and consistency of care across the continuum.