Province planning new health data warehouse
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EDMONTON, AB — The provincial government is looking for a vendor to help set up a health data warehouse in the province.
The goal, according to a release from the province sent on Thursday, is to strenghten health analytics and set the vision for a “data access safe haven,” which will store valuable provincial health and non-health data in a secure environment.
“Alberta is joining other leading jurisdictions by developing a data-sharing environment and process with real-world applications,” said Health Minister Tyler Shandro in a statement. “Improving access to data in a safe, secure and strategic way with government partners, academics and health organizations will mean we can drive investment and cutting-edge research and development to help improve health outcomes.”
According to the release, the province will grant access to its current data warehouse to select health organizations, some government ministries, researchers and data analysts to to find ways to improve not only Alberta’s health system, but other government services and programs.
