2019 Ontario Budget Overview
Today the PC government released their first Ontario Budget entitled “Protecting What Matters Most”. In this budget, the government spoke about a foundation of four clear priorities: First – Restoring accountability and trust by introducing a credible, sustainable and fully costed plan that will return the province to fiscal balance in five years. Second – […]
AFHTO’s Submission on Bill 74: The People’s Health Care Act, 2019
On April 2 AFHTO presented its submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 74: The People’s Health Care Act, 2019. Our key recommendations are: 1. That Bill 74 require primary care to be part of an Ontario Health Team (OHT). It is also recommended that primary care teams be the lead of […]
The People’s Health Care Act and Government Transformation of the Health Care System
On February 26, the government announced a major overhaul to the health care system through Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019. This legislation will, if passed, create an agency called Ontario Health that would have oversight of five sub-regions. Across these regions, there would be a total, province wide, of 30-50 Ontario Health […]
First interim report released by Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine
The first report of the Premier’s Council on Improving Health Care and Ending Hallway Medicine was released on January 31, 2019. The Council, chaired by Dr. Rueben Devlin, provides an assessment of Ontario’s health care system and lays the groundwork for future reports that will speak to recommendations for health system restructuring. The first report […]
Draft legislation and other leaked documents on health system transformation
A draft bill from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care was leaked to the media at the end of January. The Health System Efficiency Act, 2019 appears to be in early stages, but the draft provides a high-level overview of what may be a major structural overhaul of health services in the province. A […]
MPP Meetings – Advocacy Tools & Resources
A new government and many new Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) were elected in June 2018. AFHTO members are encouraged to meet with their local MPP. Establishing a relationship with new MPPs – or building on existing relationships with longer-serving MPPs – and communicating the value of team-based primary care is key to helping see […]
Reports and Updates on Recruitment & Retention
Reports: Conducting a “Refresh” of the Common Salary Structure for Primary Care Organizations in Ontario: 2017 Report[PDF] Toward A Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Strategy for Ontario — Primary Care Compensation Structure – June 2013-updated January 2014 [PDF] Costing Analysis for IPCO Compensation Structure – June 2013-updated January 2014 [PDF] Toward A Primary Care Recruitment and Retention […]
2018 Election Advocacy Tools: Every Community. Every Patient.
Ontario’s 42nd provincial election occurred on June 7, 2018, and a majority progressive conservative government was elected. Meeting with the MPP who has been (re)elected in your riding is always a great idea. A meeting is to increase awareness around the importance and value of FHTs and NPLCs, and to advocate for expansions and investments. […]
AFHTO’s 2018 Pre-Budget Submission
AFHTO submitted its recommendations to the Ministry of Finance in February 2018, calling on the government to strengthen primary care so that it can deliver on its commitments outlined in the Patients First Act and ensure all Ontarians receive access to high quality, comprehensive, interprofessional team-based primary care. Key recommendations include: Increase access to Interprofessional team-based […]
Conversations at the LHIN Table: Key messages to share about measurement in primary care
LHIN sub-region planning is underway across the province. You may or may not have been invited to participate yet. The good news is you don’t have to wait! AFHTO has been reaching out to LHINs in various ways to increase their awareness and interest in the great work teams are doing. Now is the perfect […]