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COVER Campaign for Healthier Care Update  The OMA recently completed the “post-election” phase of the Campaign for Healthier Care, with provocative newspaper and radio advertisement inviting Ontarians to lend their voice to the crucial conversation about the future of health care in our province. The ads reinforced the OMA Four Priorities for Healthier Care — the steps Ontario must take now to ensure a healthier future for Ontarians and our health-care system. |
FEATURES
| 7 | Editorial The annual Membership Dialogue Tour facilitates open and frank face-to-face discussion among grassroots colleagues and OMA Physician Leaders. It also provides a useful forum to address community issues and concerns. |
| 18 | Funded Benefits for Ontario physicians: Frequently Asked Questions The launch of the new funded health benefits program is generating tremendous interest among members. The OMA has responded to many inquiries from physicians seeking clarification about various aspects of the program design and eligibility. |
| 21 | OMA District 8 and Champlain LHIN Explore Physician Consultation, Engagement Processes OMA District 8 engaged members from all areas of Eastern Ontario in planning a recent workshop designed to initiate an ongoing relationship between physicians and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network. |
| 26 | Outreach to Women Physicians Committee Advances Peer Connection, Mentorship A recent networking event hosted by the OMA Outreach to Women Physicians Committee offered medical students a chance to meet with local women physicians and physician leaders, and discuss opportunities and challenges faced by women physicians in their personal and professional lives. |
| 28 | OMA Fall 2007 Council Resolutions |
| 30 | Council Passes Strict Accountability Measures for OMA Sections and Territorial Divisions OMA Council has passed a series of strict bylaws that aim to ensure that all clinical Sections and Territorial Divisions maintain active, visible representation of their members. |
| 38 | New Health Claims for Auto Insurance System to Take Effect February 1, 2008 The new Health Claims for Auto Insurance system will automate and standardize the exchange of information between health professionals and auto insurance companies. The system aims to provide quicker transactions and payments for physicians who submit claims forms. |
| 34 | OntarioMD Connects: Physician FAQs Highlight Practice Challenges A series of questions and answers highlight some of the key challenges physicians face in managing the amount of information they require to care for their patients, and how OntarioMD is working with physicians to develop solutions. |
| 50 | WebWatch: OMA E-Mail Network Provides Quick, Easy Access to News and Updates
The OMA E-Mail Network plays a critical role in keeping members abreast of important developments on issues that directly impact Ontario physicians, and facilitates gathering timely feedback and opinions from the grassroots. |
| 52 | Doctor’s Business: Individual Pension Plans – Benefits and Drawbacks for Incorporated Physicians An individual pension plan (IPP) is designed to provide retirement income for one person — usually a senior executive and/or shareholder in a corporation where no other pension plan exists. A physician receiving a T4 salary income from his or her corporation would be eligible for an IPP. |
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| 6 | OMA Committee Chairs |
| 9 | Readers' Views |
| 44 | Health Policy Report Pharmacy Council: Follow-Up MedsCheck; Flu Shots; Pandemic Preparedness. |
| 47 | CyberMed Skills Seminars: January-March 2008 schedule |
| 48 | Directory of Key Contacts |
| 84 | Classifieds |
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