Acute Care Alberta (ACA) is the provincial health agency dedicated to acute care in Alberta.
We work with acute care service providers– including those at hospitals, urgent care and cancer centres, and in ambulances - to coordinate care and drive improvements in areas that matter most to patients:
IMPROVING ACCESS
REMOVING BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY CARE
REDUCING WAIT TIMES
We look at the big picture, working to identify gaps and opportunities from a system-wide vantage point that individual providers do not have access to.
We lead providers to solve problems and put solutions into action.
We lead with accountability, using data and patient experience to show what’s working, what’s not, and where we can do better.
ACA is breaking down silos to improve quality and consistency in care.
ACA does not provide frontline care, which allows us to instead focus on helping our frontline providers overcome complex challenges that are difficult for individual organizations to fix by themselves.
We are proud to oversee organizations of dedicated frontline providers, including:
ACA is improving your access to high-quality care. Whether for emergencies or ongoing treatments, surgeries, EMS response or specialized services: improving your access and wait times is our priority.
Our acute system experts are supporting you and your care delivery. Through streamlined process, better data, directive support and optimized tools: we are helping you deliver effective, patient-centered care that positively impacts Albertans, every day.
ACA is designed to work across organizations, helping break down silos to improve quality and consistency in care.
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Dual practice is designed to help expand surgical capacity, improve patient access and reduce wait times while maintaining the integrity of Alberta’s publicly funded healthcare system.
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These meetings involve discussions and decisions related to the organization's governance, business planning, and strategic direction, with a focus on strengthening acute care in Alberta.
April 22, 2026: Resolution
March 26, 2026: Resolution
February 18, 2026: Resolution
December 4, 2025: Resolution
October 2, 2025: Resolution
March 28, 2025: Decisions
February 1 and 14, 2025: Resolutions
Stay up to date with the latest news announcements from ACA and those delivering acute care in Alberta.
September 29, 2026
ALBERTA - Over the last several years, Alberta's health system has undergone a transformation to ensure that healthcare across the province is better connected, easier to navigate, and centered on the needs of patients.
September 29, 2026
EDMONTON - When anyone faces a potential cancer diagnosis, navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming. Care that considers unique cultural, religious and community practices can support the journey.
