Leading with innovation
CPSA is the only medical regulator in Canada with a devoted in-house Analytics, Innovation & Research (AIR) team.
CPSA’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan prioritizes innovation as one of our key directions, focusing on exploring “new and better ways of doing our work.” This principle guides the AIR team as we implement innovative strategies to enhance physician competency and strengthen our practice improvement programs.
"A dedicated Analytics, Innovation and Research (AIR) Department is key to fostering evidence-based decision-making, driving continuous improvement and ensuring that patients receive excellent care."
- Dr. Nicole Kain | Program Manager • Research & Evaluation Unit (REVU) • Analytics, Innovation & Research (AIR)
AIR programs at CPSA
Research & Evaluation Unit
Supporting quality medical practice with research and evaluation.
The Research & Evaluation Unit (REVU)conducts health and regulatory-focused research and supports all CPSA departments by evaluating program effectiveness through a variety of research methods.
Physician Prescribing Practices
Improving prescribing practices through data and evidence.
The Physician Prescribing Practices (PPP) program works with physicians to collaboratively address complex patient situations and develop resources to support better prescribing practices.
TPP Alberta
Using data to optimize safe patient care.
The Tracked Prescription Program (TPP Alberta) monitors the use of prescription drugs prone to misuse and uses data to educate and improve patient care.
"The regulatory research supported by CPSA's AIR department strengthens physician competency and impacts medical regulation across Canada and internationally."
- Ed Jess | Chief Innovation Officer • Analytics, Innovation & Research (AIR)
Featured News
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February 21, 2025CPSA recognized for contributions to physician competency-based programming
Edmonton, AB – The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) is proud to announce it has been awarded…
January 16, 2025Medical Matters: Integrating AI applications into CPSA’s regulatory work
CPSA's Chief Innovation Officer, Ed Jess, discusses how CPSA can leverage artificial intelligence technologies to optimize and support our regulatory work and enhance patient care in Alberta.
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