This report reviews 18 of these major studies, looking at the more than 400 recommendations that fall into seven broad themes:

• system management approaches and processes;
• funding and financial models; quality and value for money;
• health human resources;
• health promotion and disease prevention;
• innovation and innovative technologies;
• and access to care.

It examines the proposals for reform, how they were received, their impact, and the areas of consensus and critical gaps and opportunities that need to be explored in future research by the Conference Board’s newly formed Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care.

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Seven Themes Explored

Media and Public Support for Recommendations

Uptake of Recommendations

Conclusion

Appendix A—Health Care Reform Policy Reports, 1997–2011

Appendix B—Bibliography

Appendix C—Summaries of Recommendations/Areas for Action