A draft bill from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care was leaked to the media at the end of January. The Health System Efficiency Act, 2019 appears to be in early stages, but the draft provides a high-level overview of what may be a major structural overhaul of health services in the province.
A summary of the draft legislation, as it read on January 31 when leaked, can be seen here. The draft legislation itself can be seen through online media.
Additional documents that show major changes to the health care system were leaked on February 4. These provide more information on a policy that is being formed, including information about MyCare Groups, the “Super Agency,” and how the ministry may be restructured. Information about the February 4 leaked documents can be read here.
While there is now more clarity about the government’s plans, much is still up in the air and will be seen in the weeks and months ahead. As we get more information, we’ll let our members know. In the meantime, we continue to encourage teams to reach out to their MPP to speak about the value of team-based care in their communities. Tools and resources are here.
If you have any questions, please contact Beth MacKinnon (Program Associate, Policy, Leadership and Strategic Communications) at beth.mackinnon@afhto.ca or 647-234-8605 x206.
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