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Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights now open and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Spotlight primary care excellence – AFHTO Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Ontario makes preliminary announcement on the results of the call for primary care expansion Get an additional 10% discount off UpToDate until July 15 Measles memo to health care providers & FAQ Canada Health…
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2025 Ontario Budget – Key Highlights for Primary Care Teams
Dear AFHTO EDs/Admin Leads, Lead MDs/NPs and Board Chairs, The Ontario government released its 2025 Budget yesterday. While the budget reiterates prior commitments, it also introduces significant legislative and infrastructure developments for primary care. Below is a high-level overview of what’s most relevant to AFHTO members, followed by answers to key questions you may be…
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What the New Primary Care Legislation and OHT Mandate Letters Mean for Your Team
Dear AFHTO EDs/Admin Leads, Lead MDs/NPs and Board Chairs, Last week’s announcements of the Primary Care Act, 2025 and the 2025–26 OHT mandate letters mark a significant shift in Ontario’s approach to primary care. AFHTO has prepared a summary and analysis to help you understand what these changes mean for your teams. This summary includes…
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AFHTO Advocacy Resources for Federal Election
Dear AFHTO EDs and Member Communications Staff, Thank you for all the work you continue to do supporting the local communication and advocacy efforts across Ontario’s primary care teams. As we find ourselves in the middle of a federal election, your voice is crucial in supporting advocacy for the continued investment in health human resources…
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FAQ for Proposals Round 1 from AFHTO
Dear AFHTO EDs, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians, Since the Ministry of Health’s release of the Call for Proposals last week, AFHTO has been taking note of the most common questions from members. To support you, we are providing a detailed FAQ below, based on the most frequently asked questions and clarifications requested by members.…
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AFHTO welcomes important step toward achieving team-based primary care for all Ontarians
April 11, 2025 The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) congratulates the Ministry of Health on yesterday’s important step toward achieving team-based primary care for everyone in the province. The Government of Ontario’s newly announced call for proposals for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams will help connect 300,000 more people to family doctors and…
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Important Information on Primary Care Expansion Proposal Process
Dear Executive Directors, Board Chairs, and Clinical Leads, We’re writing to share key information from the Ministry of Health’s technical briefing held earlier today on the new Call for Proposals for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams. For those of you who were unable to attend the technical briefing, you can reach out to your Ontario Health…
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Ontario Launches New Call for Proposals for Expanding Access to Team-Based Primary Care
Dear Executive Directors, Board Chairs, and Lead Clinicians, I’m pleased to share important news that aligns with our shared mission to strengthen and expand access to comprehensive, team-based primary care. This morning, the Government of Ontario announced a new Call for Proposals for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams, as part of its plan to connect up…
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Bits & Pieces: member stories, HPV testing reminders and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights in Action- a member’s story Member stories CharityVillage course signup extended to April 18 Important reminders for HPV testing Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Seeking Black immigrant family physicians for study regarding ethnicity and race in primary health care provision Obesity…
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Provincial Election Results and AFHTO’s Next Steps
Dear AFHTO EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs, and Physician/NP Leads, With the results of the provincial election now confirmed, I want to provide an overview of what this means for AFHTO and our advocacy work going forward. Election Results Overview Last night, the Progressive Conservative Party, led by Premier Doug Ford, secured a third consecutive majority…