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Primary Care Networks

The first Primary Care Network began operations in 2005. The program has grown steadily since its inception. As of April 2012, there are 40 PCNs operating in the province, involving over 2,600 family physicians and more than 600 full-time equivalent other healthcare providers in delivering primary healthcare services to 2.9 million Albertans.

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Summary

Objective and Scope

The objective of our audit was to determine whether the Department of Health has systems to demonstrate the value that Albertans are receiving from the public’s investment in Primary Care Networks.

Conclusion

We found significant weaknesses in the design and implementation of the accountability systems for the PCN program.

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