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Several suggestions have been made that align the needs in our industry with the Ontario Government’s directions. Read more here.

Provincial investment of $125 million will support up to 20, 000 additional publicly funded procedures at 4 new orthopedic surgical sites.  Read more here.

New Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening for those over 65 — another fulfillment challenge to healthcare system. Read more here.

The ministry call for applications to expand the Ontario Fertility Program closes on Thursday, July 24, at 5:00 pm.   From the Guidelines: “The ministry is looking to maximize access and value for its investment by allocating funding to clinics across the province, including to support expansion in underserved regions such as northern communities”. The Ministry website provides the following

The Ministry of Health’s Health Card Validation service helps health care providers and other clients determine patient eligibility and the validity of an Ontario health card. Read more in the Ministry Info Bulletin.

Note: as a result of the Ministry’s internal payment processing system, the May 2025 payment could only include the period of April 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024. Read more in the Ministry Info Bulletin.

Effective April 1, 2025, the base funding for Specialist Physician Alternative Payment Plan payments will be increased by a relativity-adjusted percent or other percent agreed to by the parties. The outstanding 9.95% related to 2024/25 will be issued in two sums – one for base funding and one for shadow billing. Further details will be

The value of Fee Schedule Codes (FSCs) will revert to the rates listed in the Schedule of Benefits (Schedule) for claims with a service date on or after April 1, 2025. Please refer to the Schedule available on the Ministry of Health’s website at OHIP Schedule of Benefits and fees under Schedule of Benefits for Physician Services for current FSC values. Read

How the legislation applies to the complaints process and fees for administrative costs related to patient records and missed appointments.

Establish Ownership of CSDC and complete a Certificate of Status from the Ontario Business Registry, dated as within 15 days of the date of submission to the ICHSC Program, Ontario Ministry of Health.