AFHTO 2017 Conference on October 25 & 26
Improving Primary Care Together
Ontario’s health system continues to undergo transition with far-reaching implications. For the benefit of all Ontarians, primary care needs to be at the centre of this transformation. AFHTO’s 2017 Conference will show how we can all improve primary care together. The program will highlight how to make the most of opportunities and minimize challenges, both locally and regionally, to improve health, health care, and value for the people of Ontario.
Leadership and Decision-Making in Today's Reality
"Tackling Really, Really, Really Hard Problems": Leadership and Decision-Making in Today's Reality Calling all EDs and Administrative Leads…this session’s for you!
2017 Conference Themes
Improving Primary Care Together
The AFHTO 2017 Conference program will be built around 7 core themes.
AFHTO 2016 Conference on October 17 & 18
2016 Concurrent Sessions
Our concurrent session presentations are organized into six 45-minute timeslots (3 per day) and seven themes. To help you plan your conference schedule, we have arranged the sessions by date, concurrent session, time, theme, and title.
2016 Conference Themes
Leading primary care to strengthen a population-focused health system
The AFHTO 2016 Conference program will be built around 7 core themes.
Concurrent Theme Descriptions
Download a printable PDF of the theme descriptions here.
Bright Lights – Submitting a Nomination
Not sure if your team’s achievements merit recognition? Never submitted a nomination before? This webinar provides an overview of the AFHTO "Bright Lights" Awards nomination process. Specifically what reviewers are looking for and tips for writing a nomination.
AFHTO 2015 Conference: Strengthening the foundation of a sustainable health system
- “FHTs and NPLCs are the engine of team-based innovation in primary care in Ontario and likely all of Canada.” – Dr. Sean Blaine, AFHTO President, at the Opening Plenary.
- “Achieving the Triple Aim cannot happen without improved team experience.” – Both Dr.
AFHTO 2014 Conference: In Partnership with Patients
- “Nothing about me without me.” At the close of the AFHTO 2014 Conference, Dr Tia Pham, lead physician at the South East Toronto FHT, reminded the audience of these famous words on patient partnership from Don Berwick, founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
- “It’s the patient’s experience that counts.” Concluding comments from Dr Joshua Tepper, CEO of Health Quality Ontario and physician at the St.