Update on Ongoing Health System Restructuring
This email was sent to the leadership triad ***Update on Ongoing Health System Restructuring*** Dear members, There has been lots happening locally and provincially with system restructuring, including the first steps in the formation of Ontario Health Teams – with the first ones expected to be announced by the end of this month. We’d […]
Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 (Bill 138)
On November 6, 2019, Finance Minister Rod Phillips introduced his first Fall Economic Statement: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 (Bill 138). Bill 138 includes the Supply Chain Management Act (Government, Broader Public Sector and Health Sector Entities). The introduction of the Supply Chain Management Act (Government, Broader Public Sector and Health Sector Entities), […]
Ministry of Health seeks supply chain volunteers ASAP
This email is being sent to EDs, Lead Clinicians and Board Chairs of AFHTO member organizations. The Ministry of Health is undergoing significant Health Sector Supply Chain Transformation in partnership with the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services and the Treasury Board. They’re trying to integrate the various vendors currently […]
Bits & Pieces: RISE webinars for OHT full application, AOP, early bird next week & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: RISE webinar series to address key topics for teams invited to submit an OHT full application form Tools and resources for the AOP submission What to do before Sep. 4 to enhance your conference experience Check out an example of an OHT website CCO call for […]
Bits & Pieces: OHT current state survey, Health Canada funding opportunity & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: OHT current state survey Health Canada/PHAC funding on substance use Hotel group rate deadline Aug. 19 Reminder- call for applications: patient digital identity, access and authorization Deadline to join our IHP Advisory Council is July 31 Ministry response on budget adjustments CPSO consultations on draft […]
Highlights from AFHTO’s Meeting with the Primary Health Care Branch (PHCB)- June 19, 2019
Highlights from AFHTO’s Meeting with the Primary Health Care Branch (PHCB) This email was sent to EDs, Lead MDs/NPs and Board Chairs of AFHTO member organizations. The AFHTO Board had an opportunity to meet with the PHCB on June 19. Below is a synopsis of the discussion. 1. Ontario Health Teams Implementation Over 150 submissions […]
Premier Ford Shuffles Cabinet
MEMO To: H+K Clients From: Hill + Knowlton Strategies (H+K) Date: June 20, 2019 Almost one year since the Executive Council was sworn-in, the Ford government has made the most significant shuffle of cabinet to date. This larger, 28-member cabinet includes some new faces, while promoting those who have performed well over the past year. […]
Message from the AFHTO President/Board Chair and AFHTO CEO
To the Leadership Triad: The Ontario health care environment is changing – as we move towards better integrated care for our patients through the development of the Ontario Health Teams, AFHTO stays firm in our belief that a strong health care system will only exist if it is built on the foundation of primary care. […]
Budget Adjustments to Reflect Historical Spend
Dear Leadership Triad, We understand letters from the Ministry are being received by some FHTs and NPLCs regarding budget adjustments for this upcoming fiscal year. In conversation with the Ministry, we were told that a 3-year line-by-line budget analysis was done to teams that have chronically underspent (i.e., teams that have sent back […]
R&R Funding Letters Rolling Out Soon
Dear Executive Directors and Admin Leads, We received word late Friday afternoon that the FY 2019-20 recruitment and retention letters will be rolling out in the next month or so. Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) will be released shortly as well. As we learn more information, we will share with you, but we are pleased to […]