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Our evidence-based research and convening focus on strengthening Canada’s health and preventive care systems, supporting healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes. Through partnerships across the public, private, not-for-profit, and volunteer sectors, we deliver research and lead collaborative strategic initiatives to drive sustainable, innovative, and equitable healthcare approaches.

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Access and Time to Patient: Prescription Drugs in Canada—January 2024

Delays in patient access to drugs that have been deemed effective is not only detrimental to the lives of Canadians but negatively impacts Canada’s capacity for economic growth. The time…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Economy Analysis
Health Care Economics, Healthcare in Canada, Northern Canada, Patient Outcomes, Provincial Research
January 4, 2024 1 min read
a pharmacists looking for medication off the shelf.

Community Pharmacy Integral to Delivering Primary Care: Impact and Opportunities for Value-Based System Transformation

In this research, we look at how the seamless integration of community pharmacies within public health and primary care efforts adds value to Canada’s health systems by supporting more responsive…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: COVID 19 Impact, DEI in the Workplace
Health Care Economics, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Population Research, Post Pandemic, Value Based Healthcare
November 11, 2024 1 min read

Modelling Outcomes for New Blood Cancer Therapies—March 2025

The Value of Access: Modelling Outcomes for New Blood Cancer Therapies This report examines how pre-existing healthcare challenges and the pandemic affected blood cancer patients’ care, plus how overcoming the…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: COVID 19 Impact, Health Care Economics
Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Post Pandemic
March 27, 2025 1 min read

Retaining Canada’s Healthcare Workforce—August 2025

Retaining Canada’s Healthcare Workforce: Keeping Talented Workers in Our Health Systems—August 2025 This research will examine how healthcare workers move into and within Canada. Through focus groups with representatives from…
Topics: Health and Healthcare, Immigration Research and Policy
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Health Education
Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Labour Market, Provincial Research
August 6, 2025 1 min read

Genomic Profiling for Stage 4 Cancer—November 2025

Precision in Practice: Costs and Benefits of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Five Stage 4 Cancers This report evaluates the costs and benefits of comprehensive genomic profiling with next-generation sequencing for…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Health Care Economics, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Innovation and Growth
November 6, 2025 1 min read

A Model of Care for Migraine in Canada—June 2025

Presenting a Model of Care for Migraine in Canada People with migraine are important advocates and navigators of their care. They want timely, evidence-informed care that reduces pain and suffering,…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Health Care Economics, Health Education
Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Value Based Healthcare
June 30, 2025 1 min read

Latest Research

Profilage génomique pour le cancer de stade 4 – novembre 2025

La précision dans la pratique : Coûts et avantages d’un profilage génomique complet pour cinq cancers de stade 4 Le rapport évalue les coûts et les avantages d’un profilage génomique…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Health Care Economics, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Innovation and Growth
November 18, 2025 1 min read

Genomic Profiling for Stage 4 Cancer—November 2025

Precision in Practice: Costs and Benefits of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Five Stage 4 Cancers This report evaluates the costs and benefits of comprehensive genomic profiling with next-generation sequencing for…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Health Care Economics, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Innovation and Growth
November 6, 2025 1 min read

Un modèle de soins pour la migraine au Canada—juillet 2025

Présentation d’un modèle de traitement de la migraine au Canada Les personnes souffrant de migraine sont d’importants défenseurs et gestionnaires de leurs soins. Ces patients veulent des soins opportuns, fondés…
Topics: Health and Healthcare
Subject Matter: Health Care Economics, Health Education
Health Policy, Health Services Research, Healthcare in Canada, Value Based Healthcare
July 14, 2025 2 min read
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