On November 6, 2019, Finance Minister Rod Phillips introduced his first Fall Economic Statement: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 (Bill 138). Bill 138 includes the Supply Chain Management Act (Government, Broader Public Sector and Health Sector Entities).
The introduction of the Supply Chain Management Act (Government, Broader Public Sector and Health Sector Entities), 2019, is a step to set the stage for the government to work across the sector to build an integrated, patient-focused supply chain, to support a more connected health system.
The government has been consulting with stakeholders, including AFHTO. This includes ten AFHTO members who stepped forward to participate in a focus group about successes and challenges for the government to consider in building an integrated supply chain.
To learn more about the Act, the Ministry of Health and H&K Strategies have provided the following resources:
- Health Fact Sheet – Supply Chain Management Act
- Joint Deputy Minister Memo – Supply Chain Management Act
- Ontario Fall Economic Statement Memo (November 6, 2019)
There are no immediate changes for the health sector. The legislation would only come into force with a specified regulation, and the ministry will continue to seek stakeholder input along the way.
If you have feedback or comments on this legislation, you can email healthsupplychain@ontario.ca.
The ministry is committed to responding to questions within 24 hours.
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