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Area of Science:

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  • Health Services Research
  • Quality Improvement Science

Background:

  • The Health Quality Council (HQC) of Saskatchewan was established in 2003.
  • HQC's mandate includes measuring, reporting, and improving the provincial health system.
  • In 2007, HQC initiated a strategic shift to redesign healthcare based on global high-performing models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document Saskatchewan's journey toward achieving high-performing healthcare.
  • To demonstrate the potential for high-performing healthcare systems within Canada.
  • To explore the role of measurement in driving healthcare quality improvement.

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  • The article is the fourth in a series documenting HQC's initiative.
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    • Saskatchewan's experience offers insights for other provinces seeking healthcare transformation.
    • Sustained efforts are necessary to achieve and maintain high-performing healthcare systems.