The Ministry of Health (the ministry) and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have been working together to implement physician compensation increases in accordance with the Arbitration Award (Award) for Year 1 of the 2024-2028 Physician Services Agreement (PSA)....
AI is taking the world by storm, from GPT to AI scribes, transforming industries across the globe. One area where AI holds significant promise is the overtaxed health-care system, where burnout and administrative overload are major concerns for medical professionals....
As the holiday season approaches, the ministry would like to remind providers that the definition of “holiday” can be found on page GP3 in the General Preamble of the Schedule of Benefits for Physician Services (schedule). Eligible holidays for the 2024/2025 holiday...
The landscape of electronic medical records (EMRs) is undergoing a transformative shift through artificial intelligence, promising unprecedented improvements in healthcare delivery and operational efficiency. As medical practices seek innovative solutions, key AI...
As an update to INFOBulletin 230302, the Ontario government is continuing the biosimilar policy regarding the funding of biologics through the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program. The Ministry of Health (the “ministry”) is providing important information for physicians...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare by simplifying administrative tasks for family doctors and nurse practitioners. A recent study by OntarioMD (OMD) highlights the promising impact of AI scribes in reducing paperwork, enabling clinicians to focus...
Students from Sault College’s Health-care Leadership, Health-care Administration and Health Informatics programs presented information from innovative research projects they’ve completed in a meet and greet with healthcare industry professionals Thursday morning....
The Dunleavy Foundation, led by Harvard Medical School alum Keith R. Dunleavy, gave HMS $6 million to expand educational opportunities for leveraging artificial intelligence in health care, the school announced last week. The Dunleavy Fund for Clinical AI — composed...
Physician compensation increases for the period of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 will be paid in November 2024. The Ministry of Health and the Ontario Medical Association have been working together to implement physician compensation increases in accordance with the...
This Nurse Practitioners Week, YES Medical System proudly recognizes the invaluable role NPs play in healthcare across Ontario. From clinics to community settings, Ontario’s nurse practitioners offer exceptional care and commitment, bridging gaps in access and...
