News
Articles, information and postings on the latest updates to Referral & Consultation and Alberta Surgical Initiative (ASI)
New Research Article supporting Alberta Referral and Consultation Improvements
August 2022
The study supports implementation of the central access and intake, standardized referral forms, and patient choice - all features of the Alberta FAST(Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment) program.
FAST (Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment) zone program lauch dates announced
July 2022
The launch of a central access and intake program for specialist referrals called Alberta FAST (Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment) will be commencing this summer for Urology and Orthopedics.
Provincial Access and Intake Program Launching this Summer
July 2022
The launch of a central access and intake program for specialist referrals called Alberta FAST (Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment) will be commencing later this summer for two specialties, Urology and Orthopedics. There will be one FAST Program per geographic zone.
Referral and consultation process improvements
June 2022
Changes are coming soon to the referral and consultation process. For the past several months, primary care champions have been co-designing, with specialty care champions, several process and program improvements.