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OMA 2006 Membership Survey Results The second annual OMA membership satisfaction survey asked members to rate the Association’s performance in a number of key categories, including physician representation, policy issues, service provision and communications. Overall, the results are positive. The survey also explored members’ working lives, their degree of professional satisfaction, and intent to relocate or retire in the near future. |
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| 7 | Editorial OMA elected leaders and the staff of the organization have been trying to shift from what some have called a “passive, reactive” Association, to a more member-focused, responsive and visible OMA. I think we are making progress. The results of the 2006 membership satisfaction survey have been tabulated and we are tracking favourably in virtually all categories. |
| 24 | OMA Activities on Interprofessional Care The OMA Board anticipates the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will bring forward a blueprint on Inter-professional Care in June. The Board has prepared a series of principles, which have been shared with government, to help guide policy development. |
| 28 | Professional Incorporation in Ontario - Are You Taking Advantange of the New Rules? With proper financial planning and organization, most physicians in Ontario can truly benefit by incorporating their professional practices. |
| 37 | Disability Income and Professional Overhead Expense Insurance in Capitation Models OMA insurer Sun Life Financial has prepared an overview of how disability claims are administered in the event a group colleague becomes disabled. |
| 40 | Outreach to Women Physicians  The OMA Outreach to Women Physicians Committee is promoting peer connection and work-life balance among women physicians and students through networking events and educational seminars. |
| 48 | Cancer Screening - The Key to Early Detection The first in a series of articles by the Greater Toronto Area Cancer Prevention and Screening Network focuses on the state of cancer screening in Ontario, and the vital role physicians play in assisting patients to make appropriate health decisions about screening, and in the delivery of screening services. |
| 54 | Ontario Physicians to Receive New Hepatitis C Risk Assessment Guide, Office Materials |
| 61 | Doctors Business: 2007 Federal Budget - Summary of personal, business tax measures Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty recently tabled what many have deemed an “election ready” budget, with broad targeted initiatives, including various tax relief measures for both individuals and businesses. |
| 64 | At Your Service: OMA Public Affairs and Communications Department The OMA Public Affairs and Communications Department maintains a diverse range of programs and activities that together aim to enhance the quality of life for Ontario physicians by addressing member needs, and promoting improvements to the health-care system and patient care. |
| 68 | WebWatch: New Online Directory Provides E-mail Access to OMA Physician Leaders
The OMA website now features a secure, easy-to-use “Physician Leader Directory” that allows members to search and link to the elected executives of OMA Branch Societies, Districts and Sections to discuss issues of interest at the community level, or within a specific type of medical practice. |
| 1 | OMA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Section Chairs Listing |
| 35 | Committee Vacancy: OMA Medical Services Payments Committee seeks additional member |
| 36 | Committee Vacancy: OMA Physician Hospital Care Committee seeks additional member |
| 46 | CyberMed Skills Seminars: May - June 2007 Schedule |
| 58 | OMA Health Policy Report Physician Assistants; Drugs and Pharmacotherapy; Personal Health Information . |
| 98 | Classifieds |
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