Bits & Pieces: create AFHTO 2024 Conference and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: create YOUR hybrid conference. Sign up by April 26 Member stories AFHTO input on proposed new regulation for OHTs Social Prescribing in Ontario Presentation video and materials available News and updates including our letter to the Minister of Health on the 2024 Ontario […]
Bill 124 and OHT proposed regulations feedback
Bill 124 Dear Board Chairs, EDs/Admin Leads and Lead Clinicians, As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment and retention, it’s crucial for us to stay informed about the impacts of legislative changes on teams. With the recent repeal of Bill 124, we’re eager to hear from you about how this development has […]
Ministry Communications Toolkit, OCFP Resources and Science Table Brief on Primary Care Webinar
Dear Members, As we move into another fall season where we are seeing hospital emergency department surges due to an increase in respiratory viral illnesses in Ontario, it’s even more critical to ensure everyone gets their flu shot and stays up to date on their COVID19 booster shots. Flu shots for the general public should […]
Bits & Pieces: mental health week, updated Directive #2 Q&A, phase 2 prioritization and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Mental Health Week Member stories Updated Directive #2 Q&A, phase 2 prioritization, supporting patients with IDD and more Reminder- EMR/EHR Auditing Obligations, May 7, 2021 Free seated desk yoga, May 12 Mask removal rules for the lunchroom Seeking input on an occupational medicine mentoring program curriculum […]
AFHTO response to public health modernization
As government undergoes public health modernization, AFHTO is pleased to provide a few recommendations to better align primary care with public health. Together with government, we will build more coordinated, integrated and person-centered health care for the people of Ontario. Strengthen the relationship between primary care and public health to better align with health system […]
Second Interim Report from the Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine
The Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine released its second interim report on June 25, 2019, entitled “A Healthy Ontario: Building a Sustainable Health Care System.” This report contains ten policy recommendations from the council to the government, intended to help the government stay on track as it works to improve […]
Provincial Policy Manual for Primary Care Teams and Practices
We are pleased to share the Provincial Policy Manual developed for primary care. The policy templates can be used by primary care teams across the province or by other primary care practices (solo physicians and non-team based clinics). The manual gives you the flexibility to determine, for your own practice or setting, what policies are […]
Report on behalf of the Primary Health Care Expert Advisory Committee
Dear AFHTO members: As you see below, Minister Hoskins has released the Report on behalf of the Primary Health Care Expert Advisory Committee and invited feedback. With the AFHTO Conference less than two weeks away, we have a ripe opportunity to engage members in developing AFHTO’s response. AFHTO staff and the AFHTO board executive are […]
Forging Ahead: AFHTO members preparing for next stage of primary care evolution
Government announcements are anticipated in early September. This email summarizes priorities for AFHTO, set through the ED Advisory Council (interview results and July 28th meeting), Physician Leadership Council (July 30th meeting) and AFHTO Board (August 12th). In light of government’s communications to date, the 5 priorities identified for AFHTO were: Developing and strengthening relationships with […]
Letter from President: AFHTO submission to Minister on optimizing the value of team-based primary care
Dear board chairs, EDs and Lead MDs/NPs of AFHTO-member organizations: I am forwarding to you the briefing note AFHTO has produced to inform the Minister and ministry’s thinking as they develop plans for moving toward “comprehensive regionally governed, population-based primary health services for Ontarians.” True to our mission to work with and on behalf of […]