An integrated health system review in PEI : Integrated health system review in Prince Edward Island

The recommendation of the consultants is that the province re-establish a health authority (or equivalent) with a global budget and the authority to deliver services in accordance with Department of Health plans and overall directions. [...] Given this, the consultants urge the government to consider the following: • Acknowledge the exceptional efforts of the people in the system everyday to deliver care and meet the needs of the citizens of PEI. [...] Their strength and dedication to the well-being of Islanders will be especially important as they consider the options provided in this review and work with those in the health system to make the changes necessary to ensure an excellent health care system not only now, but for future generations. [...] The sustainability of the health care system nationally has been the subject of numerous Royal Commissions and related studies including: • the Romanow and Kirby Commissions at a national level; • the Fyke Commission in Saskatchewan; • the Health Services Review Committee and Premier’s Health Quality Council in New Brunswick; and • the recent Provincial Health Services Operational Review in Nova S [...] Resources The cost of the health care system is growing faster than the rate of growth of the provincial treasuries.