Avoid Billing Burnout: The Best Approach to Submitting OHIP Claims on Time
Managing OHIP claims efficiently is essential for maintaining cash flow and reducing administrative stress—but poor billing habits can quickly lead to frustration, delays, and burnout. With the demands of patient care, documentation, and compliance, billing can easily...
Cervical Cancer Screening Alignment and Updates
The Ministry of Health and Ontario Health have been working together to implement evidence-based enhancements to the Ontario Cancer Screening Program (OCSP). By increasing regular screening and follow up care for all individuals with a cervix, including women,...
How to Reduce Paperwork in Your Practice Without Sacrificing Quality
Balancing administrative tasks with patient care is a challenge for many healthcare providers. Excessive paperwork can slow down workflows, increase stress, and take valuable time away from direct patient interactions. However, reducing paperwork doesn’t have to mean...
How to Streamline Your Billing Process Before Ontario’s March 18 Cutoff
March is all about cutting out burnout, and one of the biggest stressors for healthcare professionals is billing. With Ontario’s March 18 OHIP billing cutoff approaching, now is the time to get organized. Late or rejected claims not only delay payments but also add...
Week 1 – 5 OHIP Billing Mistakes That Are Costing You Money (And How to Fix Them)
As healthcare professionals, managing OHIP billing can be one of the most time-consuming tasks on your plate. Simple mistakes in the billing process can cost you time and money, especially when you're already juggling a full workload. Here are five common OHIP billing...
The ministry will temporarily increase physician payments by an additional 9.95% for the period January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
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 Scribe: Revolutionizing Healthcare Documentation
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....
Bulletin 241201 – 2024/2025 holiday season and billing A888A and Q888A
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...
Top AI Trends in Electronic Medical Records for 2024: Essential Insights for Healthcare Providers
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...
Update on the biosimilar policy, transition period beginning November 29, 2024, and fee code – K900
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...
How to Get AI Working for You: Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI Scribes
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...
Bulletin 241103 — 2021 Physician Services Agreement Year 3 Increases
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...
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