AFHTO members may be interested in supporting applications from PEM physician groups that are NOT affiliated with FHTs to apply for Ministry funding to integrate IHPs into their primary care service delivery. August 16 is the deadline for these applications. Please see details in the July 19 OMA e-mail below.
AFHTO has followed up with the Ministry to confirm that proposals from non-FHT PEM groups could include approaches such as:
- Purchasing IHP services from a FHT, NPLC or other organization
- Sponsoring a full or part-time IHP position that is employed by a FHT, NPLC or other organization
The Ministry is open to many different approaches – the key theme in the material they’ve posted is service collaboration. This opportunity may be especially valuable for Health Link communities, to provide needed support for patients of physicians who are not in team-based models.
Take note – the details state:
The ministry shall pay 100% of the cost of salary and 20% for benefits. Funding is not available to cover associated supplies or overhead costs.
Existing inter-professional health providers who are currently funded by ministry sources, contributions from sponsors, and/or community partners are not eligible for funding through this program. The ministry is interested in funding new positions or increasing the contribution of existing providers as part of the Inter-professional Health Provider program
This call for applications stems from a provision in the 2012 Physician Services Agreement. Another provision in the Agreement will lead to a separate call for applications for time-limited pilot projects on the care of medically complex patients. This call is expected to go out in the next few weeks.
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Ontario Medical Association <ontariomedicalassociation@oma.org> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 5:44:09 PM Subject: Interprofessional Health Provider Funding Application Info Online
Interprofessional Health Provider Funding Application Packages Now Available
To: Primary Health Care Patient Enrolment Model Groups
The 2012 Physician Services Agreement includes a provision for funding to support the integration of interprofessional health providers into non-Family Health Team affiliated patient enrolment model groups.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will provide full salary funding to non-FHT affiliated PEM groups to promote the building of small interdisciplinary and collaborative teams to enhance access to and delivery of quality primary care within their communities.
The application information package is now available online for member reference: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/ihp
The deadline to submit applications is August 16, 2013 at 5 p.m. Groups selected to receive funding will be advised no later than September 16.
If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this initiative, please contact the Ministry via email (IHP@ontario.ca) or telephone (613-536-3219), or the OMA at negotiations@oma.org or 1-800-268-7215.
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