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The version 2012 ICD-10-CA/CCI Folio application is now available on our website, along with licences and detailed instructions.
This version comes into effect April 1, 2012. We recommend that you complete the downloading and licensing process early to give yourself sufficient time to address any questions you may have prior to April 1.
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For questions and support, contact CIHI at help@cihi.ca.
2011 Annual Statistics (Clinical Data)—These tables provide information on hip and knee replacements performed in Canada, including replacement type, reason for revision, and wait times. The data come from the Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR). Find out more…
CIHI recently welcomed news that our status as a prescribed entity has been renewed by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. Holding prescribed entity status means that health information custodians in Ontario can provide personal health data to us without the consent of individuals. Achieving this status means numerous measures must be in place to protect the health information of Ontarians. Find out more ...
Hotel reservations and conference registration for e-Health 2012 are now open!
The overall theme of the 2012 conference is Innovating Health e-Care. E-Health 2012 organizers are pleased to announce that registration fees for the full conference have once again been frozen, making this the fifth year in a row without an increase.
Register early to take advantage of the early bird registration fees. Find out more . . .
Simplifying CJRR — As of April 1, 2012, CJRR is reducing its data elements to a minimum data set (MDS). This move will reduce the burden on data suppliers while aligning CJRR with international arthroplasty registry standards. Find out more ...
CIHI Portal reflects a new way of using health information. Working within CIHI Portal’s dynamic, web-based environment, registered users from Canada’s data-submitting health care organizations—such as hospitals, regional health authorities and ministries of health—are able to explore and answer today’s health care questions like never before. Find out more...
Featured Products
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National Health Expenditure Trends, 1975 to 2011
National Health Expenditure Trends, 1975 to 2011
This annual report provides an overview of health care spending trends from 1975 to 2009, as well as forecasts for 2010 and 2011.
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Health Care Cost Drivers: The Facts.
Health Care Cost Drivers: The Facts.
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This special study sheds new light on the factors influencing health costs. It addresses questions such as what have been the major cost drivers of public-sector health spending over the past decade and what are issues to monitor for the future? -
Publications
CIHI’s Annual Report
The annual report provides an overview of the organization, its corporate achievements of the past fiscal year, the priorities for the upcoming year and a summary of the audited financial statements.
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Home Care
Supporting Informal Caregivers – The Heart of Home Care
One in six people who provide informal care to seniors experiences distress, according to a new study released by CIHI. Those caring for seniors with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, such as those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, are most at risk. The first of two related studies, Supporting Informal Caregivers—The Heart of Home Care looked at more than 130,000 seniors (age 65 and older), including many with complex health conditions, who received publicly funded long-term home care in 2007–2008.
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Indicators
Health Indicators e-publication
This publication, produced jointly by Statistics Canada and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status, non-medical determinants of health, health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics.
Health Indicators 2011 is the 12th in a series of annual reports containing the most recently available health indicators data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information and Statistics Canada. In addition to presenting the latest indicator data, this year's report features a focus section on mental health, including five new indicators that provide information about Canada's mental health system.
Events and Education
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Visit our new online learning centre
We're excited to introduce you to CIHI's new electronic learning system, your gateway to timely and accessible learning opportunities.
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New Speaker's Bureau
Do you need a presenter for your local group, national organization or international delegation? Our new Speaker’s Bureau program connects senior CIHI staff with many kinds of audiences, from university students to health care professionals to business and government leaders.
News
Media Advisory
Feb 13, 2012
Thousands still wait for transplants
Media Advisory
Jan 26, 2012
Nursing supply outpacing Canadian population growth
Media Release
Jan 17, 2012
More than 5,600 Canadians seriously injured every year from winter activities
Media Release
Dec 15, 2011
Physician supply increasing twice as quickly as Canadian population
Media Advisory
Dec 8, 2011
More Canadian hospitals reducing mortality rates
Media Release
Dec 1, 2011
The baby boom effect: caring for Canada’s aging population
Media Release
Nov 23, 2011
International comparisons shed light on Canada’s health system
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