March 2026

In this issue: Team-based care training available NOW! | New cARP resources | New PPIP support offering | Plus more!

NOW LIVE: Team-based Care Training on Learn@AMA!

AMA-ACTT’s new Team-based Care Training is now available on Learn@AMA. Comprised of eight short courses, the training is designed to help physicians and care teams collaborate more efficiently, communicate more effectively and reduce burnout in clinic settings. Built to fit your schedule, whether you take one course or all eight.

New annualized clinical ARP resources

If you're considering a clinical ARP (cARP) or already implementing one, new AMA resources are available to support Alberta physicians and teams, including our Implementation Guide. This comprehensive document provides key information for establishing a cARP, including details on funding distribution options, governance, reporting requirements and administration. It is an essential resource for physician groups considering cARP adoption or navigating the first year of implementation.
 

Explore more cARP resources here and watch for additional tools in the coming months.
 

Questions? Contact our dedicated team at arpinquiries@albertadoctors.org.

An update on efforts to shape a more sustainable health system

Last month, we invited physicians to join two new committees focused on advancing high-value care and strengthening health system sustainability. We’re pleased to share an update on that work and highlight an exciting opportunity to get involved. 

Peer Review Billing Committee applications open until March 22
There’s still time to apply for the Peer Review Billing Committee! This group will review anonymized physician practice patterns to identify opportunities to strengthen billing practices across the profession. 

Reporting to the AMA Board, committee members will foster a collegial environment to share knowledge, promote billing consistency, and provide recommendations to improve the SOMB. Learn more and apply (AMA login required).
 

Quality Stewardship Committee members selected
The members for the Quality Stewardship Committee (AMA login required) have been selected and will focus on advancing evidence-informed clinical best practices, shaping policy and enhancing patient care. 

We’re grateful to all members who expressed interest and generously put their names forward, and we look forward to launching this committee in April 2026.

Team Charter Guide

A charter is a document that defines a team’s purpose, values and how members agree to work together. AMA-ACTT developed a Team Charter Guide, which includes a template designed to help clinic teams hold the structured discussions needed to create a customized charter. Grounded in team-based care principles, this process supports collaboration, communication and commitment.

Explore  the Team-based Care resources collection in the AMA-ACTT Resource Centre, featuring a wide range of tools designed to help physician practices and health care teams excel.

PPIP support session - Caregiver-Centered Care: Caregivers as Essential Care Team Partners 

Complete a CPSA-required Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP) activity with our Caregiver-Centered Care (CCC) webinar. CCC recognizes family caregivers as essential partners in the health care team and is being incorporated into provider training. 

Join your peers on April 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. for a 60-minute session presented by Dr. Vivian Ewa and Dr. Elaine Bland, focused on evidence-based strategies to engage, partner with and support family caregivers.

Prerequisites include three 20-minute, online, self-paced modules packed with actionable tactics on working effectively with family caregivers. Start the modules today. 

Why attend this PPIP session?

• The Caregiver Centered Care: Supporting Family Caregivers in Healthcare online modules are accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Earn up to 43.75 Mainpro+® credits
• You’ll receive a Continuing Competence Certificate following completion of all three online modules

Register now and take the next step toward delivering truly caregiver-centered care.

Highlighting dedicated ACTT Physician Leads (APL) and their contributions to advancing health care.

Dr. Lisa Stevenson

Family Medicine

Calgary

Meet Calgary-based, ACTT Physician Lead (APL), Dr. Lisa Stevenson, who is inspired by her fellow APLs to focus on leading change that not only improves patient care but also the physician experience. 

Accelerating Change Transformation Team (ACTT)

Supporting Alberta physicians and teams to create a high-performing health system.
We're trusted, local advisors with the AMA physician benefit program, funded by the Government of Alberta. 

albertadoctors.org/actt

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