Real-world Evidence Informs Alberta Robotics Surgery Plan
Before making decisions about robotic surgical equipment in Alberta, the provincial health authority needed local evidence on how robotic-assisted surgery compared to conventional approaches for patients and the health system. With funding from Intuitive Surgical, the ARWEC team designed and independently conducted a study to address this evidence gap. The study, published in July 2026, compared outcomes of […]
Annual Report 2025 – 2026
Alberta holds some of the richest, most comprehensive health system data in the world. Province-wide coverage, linked administrative and clinical records, and decades of continuity give us an asset that most jurisdictions can only aspire to. But data, however exceptional, does not speak for itself. Turning it into evidence that decision-makers can act on requires […]
ARWEC Mid-Year Insights June 2026
Highlights Sponsorship Spotlight: CDA-AMC Symposium 2026 ARWEC was proud to serve as a Bronze Sponsor of the CDA-AMC 2026 Symposium, held April 22–24 in Ottawa. Dr. Karen Martins represented ARWEC at this premier health care and policy event, connecting with thought leaders in health technology assessment and evidence-based decision-making from across Canada and internationally. This […]
ARWEC at Innovative Medicines Canada Stakeholders Day
Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) held an Alberta Stakeholder Day at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton on May 12, 2026. Brent Korte and Dr. Scott Klarenbach attended the event on behalf of ARWEC. IMC is comprised of pharmaceutical companies in Canada, and the intent of the day was to dive into current and emerging areas of […]
Researcher – Health Economics
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