Applied Research and Analysis Directorate
Applied Research and Analysis Directorate (ARAD) is responsible for four key functions within Health Canada. The
first is to support policy decision making by developing and implementing
a strategic policy research agenda for medium and long-term issues,
helping co-ordinate Health Canada's internal and external policy
research activities, and funding extramural research under the Health
Policy Research Program.
The second function is to support a performance-based and outcome-oriented
culture by developing the tools and information base for better
accountability and through program evaluation aimed at generating
continuous improvement. Thirdly, ARAD
plays a key role in knowledge management by managing a policy research
dissemination program, including publication of the Health Policy
Research Bulletin, and by making core data sets and the informatics
tools to access them available. ARAD
also works with partners in the health system to facilitate the
development, sharing, exchange and delivery of relevant data and
knowledge. Fourthly, ARAD
is responsible for providing strategic policy advice on eHealth
services and the development of a pan-Canadian health infostructure.
To this end, ARAD
conducts research and analysis on priority issues, providing leadership
and direction in developing practical and common solutions (policies,
action plans, programs) among stakeholders which will contribute
to a high quality, modernized public health care system for Canadians.
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