Program Guidelines

These Physician Office System Program (POSP) Guidelines describe the requirements for receiving POSP funding related to physician office system solutions. These guidelines come into effect at such time as qualified service provider (QSP) VCUR 2008 physician office system solutions have met qualification requirements.

POSP is part of the tri-lateral agreement between Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW), the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) and Alberta Health Services (AHS). Funding under this program is currently in place through to March 31, 2011. Prior to this date, the availability of ongoing funding will be determined through the negotiation process or other mechanisms.

Download the complete program guidelines in PDF.

General Guidelines
General guidelines apply to all POSP participants.

Phase 2 Guidelines
Physicians in Phase 2 are receiving grant funding under a 48-month agreement.

Phase 3 Guidelines
Physicians in Phase 3 have completed their 48-month agreement and are receiving POSP funding on a month-to-month basis.

Phase 4 Guidelines
Physicians in Phase 4 are implementing a new VCUR 2008 physician office system.

Interim Guidelines
Physicians who have recently moved to a qualified service provider's VCUR 2006 EMR solution and will be upgrading to the VCUR 2008 solution.

Transition Allowance
The transition allowance guidelines are applicable for physicians moving to a new VCUR 2008 physician office system.