Diagnostic Imaging Alberta (DIA) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance quality diagnostic imaging services across Alberta's health system. Accountable to both the Hospital & Surgical Health Services and Primary & Preventative Health Services Ministries, DIA supports medical imaging practice across all four Provincial Health Agencies and health service partners.

What We Do

Working collaboratively with operational leaders, referring providers, patients and families, and partners across the continuum of care, Diagnostic Imaging Alberta (DIA) enables consistent, evidence-informed medical imaging services that improve quality, patient experience, and system sustainability.

DIA supports medical imaging service delivery by:

• Coordinating provincial policies, standards, and service expectations to promote consistent, evidence-informed imaging practice.
• Providing strategic oversight for medical imaging service models across the health system.
• Advancing data-driven quality improvement, innovation, and performance monitoring related to medical imaging operations and appropriate use.
• Enhancing system integration, standardization, and patient experience through collaboration with health service delivery organizations and clinical partners.
• Supporting health system sustainability through optimization of medical imaging practices and appropriate use of diagnostic imaging examinations.

Our Approach to Quality Diagnostic Imaging

DIA’s work is grounded in five core areas:

• Quality Management
• Standards, Performance & Reporting
• Systems & Technology
• Workforce
• Strategy, Planning & Innovation

Contact

Email diagnosticimagingalberta@acutecarealberta.ca