Impediments to Health Innovation in Canada: Identifying Policy Barriers in Alberta’s Precision Health Innovation and Commercialization Ecosystem

Craig Scott, Hubert Eng, Alexander Dubyk and Jennifer Zwicker
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Craig Scott: The School of Public Policy
Hubert Eng: The School of Public Policy
Alexander Dubyk: The School of Public Policy
Jennifer Zwicker: The School of Public Policy

SPP Research Papers, 2020, vol. 13, issue 5

Abstract: Now, more than ever, governments and the public are recognizing the importance of health innovation. Precision health (PH) is the next frontier in medicine, enabling individually tailored ways to diagnose, treat and prevent disease in place of today’s one-size-fits-all approach. Exploring new opportunities for economic growth is a priority in Alberta given the roller-coaster in recent years from reliance on hydrocarbon royalties coupled with resource-based economic divestment. PH offers Alberta the chance to diversify its economy by developing technology, attracting investment and creating a new health-care industry.

Date: 2020
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