Can AI and Robotics Alleviate Healthcare’s Procedural Backlogs?

Can AI and Robotics Alleviate Healthcare’s Procedural Backlogs?

The healthcare industry continues to face unprecedented challenges in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Procedural backlogs, exacerbated by staffing shortages and strained healthcare resources, have left hospitals and clinics struggling to provide timely care....
New Diagnostic Code for Post COVID-19 Condition

New Diagnostic Code for Post COVID-19 Condition

Use of Diagnostic Code 081 for Post COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID) Post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC), commonly known as Long COVID, has emerged as a complex and multi-system disease that is anticipated to require multi-disciplinary management and treatment across the...
The New Virtual Care Model in the Ontario Health Care System

The New Virtual Care Model in the Ontario Health Care System

The Ministry of Health (ministry) and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have been working together to implement the 2021 Physician Services Agreement (PSA). Effective December 1, 2022, the Schedule of Benefits (the Schedule) has been amended to reflect the new...
Update: Temporary COVID-19 Vaccine Fee Code

Update: Temporary COVID-19 Vaccine Fee Code

Clarification for G593 as Ontario updates COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations To support the government’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy and roll out, the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) is providing clarification for fee code G593-COVID-19 Vaccine. Currently all...