February 2010

• Médecins Sans Frontières: in Haiti and Around the World

• OMA 2010 Annual General Meeting, London

• OlympicTorchRelay - OMA members proudly “carry the flame”

• Enhanced 18-Month Well-Baby Visit

• Practice Management - Choosing An Insurance Advisor

January 2010

• Chronic Disease Management

• Most Responsible Physician Premiums

• OMA Disability Income Plan

• Life After Medicine: physician experiences of retirement
  
  
• 2010 Corporate Hotel Directory
  
  
• Doctor's Business: Tips for protecting your financial plan

December 2009

• Patient Health Literacy

• Special Visit Premiums

• Agreement Update

• Professional Overhead Expense Coverage
  
  
• OMA Insurance Services Survey
  
  
• Practice Management: Effective Record-keeping

November 2009

• OMA Public Information Campaign

• H1N1 Influenza Update

• Electronic Medical Records

• Future of eHealth in Ontario
  
  
• Insurance Planning: Starting a Family
  
  
• Practice Management: Employee Dismissal
  

October 2009

• Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare

• OMA Response to Bill 179

• Pandemic Preparedness

• Reducing Incidence of Cervical Cancer
  
  
• Insurance Planning
  
  
• Managing the Patient Schedule
  

September 2009

• ATVs All Terrain Vehicles and Children's Safety

• Pandemic Preparedness

• OMA President's Tour

• Insurance Planning
  
  
• Public Affairs Report
  
  
• Allergy Update
  

July 2009

• Policy on Accountability in the Health-Care Sector

• OMA Calls for Hold on Health Restructuring Decisions in Rural and Northern Ontario

• Day in Occupational Medicine

• CritiCall Ontario
  
  
• Poverty and Health Update
  
  
• Physicians Tee Off for Charity
  

June 2009

• 10th Annual Women's Health Seminar

• Physician Engagement in Ontario's Evolving Health-Care Environment

• Disability Income Insurance Primer

• Relativity Update
  
  

• Alternate Level of Care

• Lobby Day 2009 at Queen's Park
  

May 2009

• OMA 2008 Member Satisfaction Survey Results

• OMA President Dr. Suzanne Strasberg Delivers Inaugural Address to Council

• OMA Council Meeting: Summary of Resolutions

• Ontario Harmonized Sales Tax: Are You Ready for the Transition?

• Sport Med 2009 Symposium

• London Family Health Group “Shared Care” Pilot Initiative a Great Success
  
  

April 2009

• OMA Calls for Caloric Menu Labelling in Chain Restaurants and Schools
• 2008 Physician Services Agreement Update
• OMA in the News: Physician Issues, Leadership Initiatives Garner Front Page Attention
• Trends and Issues in Health Care: Implications for Physicians
• London Family Health Group “Shared Care” Pilot Initiative a Great Success

March 2009

• Timely Return to Work
  OMA Position Paper Examines roe of Primary Care Physician, Current Issues, Best Practices
• Retirement Planning for MDs
  OMA to Host Day-Long Seminar, May 01, 2009
• Day in Primary Eye Care
  Practical Approaches to Common Eye Probelms Presented to General Practitioners
• OMA 2009 Annual Meeting
  Calendar of Events Council and Section Meetings, Gala Ceremony - Register You Attendance Today!
• Block Billing Plans
  Seven Key Steps to Implement and Maintain a Successful Block Billing Plan

February 2009

• Physicians can Play a Vital Role in Tackling the Problem of Childhood Overweight and Obesity Issues
• Section on General and Family Practice to Host Panel Discussion on the Future of Family Medicine in Ontario
• The 129th OMA Annual General and Council Meeting
• OMSBF 2009 Fundraising Golf Tournament - June 19
• Winding Down Your Medical Practice — Key Steps, Checklist
• Canadian Medical Association Election

January 2009

• The OMA 2009 Physician’s Guide To Third Party And Other Uninsured Services Is An Essential Practice Resource
• OMA 2009 Corporate Hotel Directory Of Preferred Rates For OMA Members At More Than 125 Hotels Located Throughout Ontario
• Webwatch: Tips For Custom Web Searches
• Ontario Medical Bonspiel 2008: Highlights Of The Event, Including Team Results And Photos Of The Winning Rinks
• “Stop Smoking For Safer Surgery” Campaign Launched By Ontario’s Anesthesiologists, Urge Smokers To “Cut The Risk” Prior To Surgery
  

December 2008

• The Arrival Of The Holiday Season Marks The Culmination Of A Very Busy Year At The OMA
  
• OMA Questions Expansion Of Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics
• OMA Council Approved The Board Of Directors 2009
  Business Plan And Budget At Its Semi-Annual Meeting In November.
• Member Services Update: Research Findings And 2009 Action Plan To Enhance OMA Program And Service Offerings
• Essex County Medical Society: Exemplifying The Motto
  “To Lead And Not To Follow”
• Cybermed Skills Seminars Keep Members Up-To-Date With Technology

October 2008

• Cellular Phone Use and Driving: A Dangerous Combination
• Editorial: Tentative Agreement referendum underway as Review goes to press
• Algoma West Academy of Medicine one of OMA’s oldest Branch Societies
• Sweep! Camaraderie Makes Ontario Medical Bonspiel a Unique Experience
• Improving Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Rates
• WebWatch: Members Visit OMA WebLink in Record Numbers as Tentative Agreement Prompts Online Traffic Surge

• OMA Delivers Strong Message to Politicians And The Public
• Editorial: OMA Maintains Strong Public Profile As Negotiations Resume
• Physician Shortage Threatening the Economic Well-Being Of Ontario Communities
• Professional Incorporation: A Physician Primer
• OMA Incorporation Service for Physicians
• Ontario Cervical Screening Program Resources Available to Physicians
• OMA Honours 2008 Medical School Graduates
  

• ICES Report: The Impact of Not Having A Primary Care Physician Among People With Chronic Conditions
• OMA Sponsors Innovative Research
• Day In Occupational Medicine 2008
• Ontario Medical Student Bursary Fund Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $185,000
• OMA Pregnancy And Parental Leave Benefits Program Update
• New OMA Online Database Highlights Canadian CME Opportunities
• OMA Honours 2008 Medical School Graduates
  

• Poverty And Health
• Advocating For The Health Of Ontarians
• OMA Weblink Gets A Fresh Look: New Structure Facilitates Targeted Communications
• OMA 2008 Honours And Awards
• Complementary And Holistic Treatments In Women’s Health: Annual Seminar Report, Networking Update
• Reflections On A Year In Office: Lessons Learned In 2007-2008
• PSI Foundation 2007 Annual Report
  

• OMA Champions Patient Access Concerns, Solutions For Stability
• Member Engagement, Grassroots Input
• New OMA President Dr. Ken Arnold Sets Out Challenges, Opportunities For 2008-2009
• OMA Council Meeting Summary Of Resolutions
  • Part 1: Why Poverty Makes Us Sick
  • Part 2: Identifying Poverty In Your Practice and Community
  • Part 3: Strategies For Physicians To Mitigate the Health Effects Of Poverty
• ”DOCS On Ice” Raises Funds For Northwestern Ontario Child Health Organizations
• Methadone Maintenance Treatment
  

• OMA 2007 Member Satisfaction Survey: Summary Of Results
• Charting Progress
• Agreement Update: OHIP Schedule Of Benefits Changes Effective April 1, 2008
• The Revised Medical Audit Process
• Ontario’s Aging At Home Strategy
• Sport Med 2008 Symposium
• Give A Day To World AIDS: Physician-Led Campaign Raises $1 Million To Fight HIV/AIDS
  

• Negotiations Underway
• Funded Benefits For Members: Key Enrolment Deadline Approaching
• Liability Coverage Among Allied Health Professionals: Key Issues For MDS
• Ottawa Academy Hosts Clinical Day 2008
• Physician Accountability: Background Paper
• Breast Screening In Ontario
  

• OMA 2008 Annual General And Council Meeting: Preliminary Calendar Of Events
• CPSO Proposals Spark Concern Among Members — OMA Offers Solutions
• OMA 2008 Annual General And Council Meeting: Preliminary Calendar Of Events
• Introducing Physician Assistants To The Ontario Health-Care System
• Interpretive Bulletin: Payment Correction List
• “Colon Cancer Check” Screening Program To Launch In March: Physician Backgrounder
• Incorporating Your Medical Practice
• CNIB Eye Van Celebrates 35 Years Of Care
  

• Physician Incorporation: OMA Renewal Service FAQ's
• OMA Leadership In Policy And Patient Care: Strategies To Treat Tobacco Dependence
• New Fee Codes, Increases And Revisions Effective January 1 And February 1
• The Ontario Telemedicine Network: A Physician Primer
• Physician Incorporation: OMA Renewal Service FAQs
• Ontario Medical Student Bursary Fund Honours Physician And Corporate Donors
• The Physician Role In Advancing Quality Improvement: The Saskatchewan Experience

• Funded Benefits For Ontario Physicians: Frequently Asked Questions
• Membership Dialogue Tour: Candid Discussions With Colleagues
• Funded Benefits For Ontario Physicians: FAQs
• OMA District 8 And Champlain LHIN Explore Physician Consultation, Engagement Processes
• Outreach To Women Physicians Committee Advances Peer Connection, Mentorship
• OMA Fall 2007 Council Resolutions
• Council Passes Strict Accountability Measures For OMA Sections And Territorial Divisions
• New Health Claims For Auto Insurance System To Take Effect February 1, 2008
  

• Physicians And The Law: RateMDS.Com — Does Defamation Law Apply?
• OMA Delivers Funded Benefits For Ontario Physicians
• Ministry To Distribute “Mini Billing Profiles”
• Infection Protection: Practical Tips For Physicians To Improve Hand Hygiene
• Hepatitis C And Injection Drug Use
• End-Of-Life Care In The Home: How A New Procedure For Paramedics And Firefighters May Affect Your Patients And Practice
• Ontario MD Connects: Data Portability Between Clinical Management Systems

• Revised Physician Claims Review Process
• Implementing The New Medical Audit System, OMA Negotiations Survey In The Field
• Revised Physician Claims Review Process
• 30th Annual Day In Primary Eye Care For Family Physicians
• Inaugural Day In Occupational Medicine
• Youth Addiction Treatment Resources
• Give A Day To World AIDS Campaign
• Encryption: How To Secure Sensitive Data
• Ontario md Connects: Enabling Physicians with The Clinical Management System (CMS)
  

• OMA Physician Human Resources Survey Reminder
• Ontario’s Doctors Moving Ahead
• OMA Policy on Comprehensive Primary Care
• Ontario 2007 Election Primer
• Outreach To Women Physicians
• OMA Policy on Inter-Professional Care
• Hepatitis C Infection in Ontario
• Ontario MD Connects: Providing Physicians with Patient Self-Management Tools

• Negotiations Planning Update
• Member Engagement
• Negotiations Planning Update
• OMA Physician Incorporation Service — FAQs
• Rural Medicine Investment Program Update
• Interpretive Bulletin: Common Questions and Answers
• OMA Principles For Enrolment To A Group Of Physicians
• Pregnancy And Parental Leave Benefit Program Update
• Allergy Update 2007 Symposium
  

• Agreement Update: Reassessment Delivers Additional Benefits To Members
• Member Outreach Service Readies For Fall Launch
• Agreement Update: Reassessment Delivers Additional Benefits To Members
• Interpretive Bulletin: Billing Subsequent Visit Codes And Post-Operative Care
• OMA Honours And Awards 2007
• Women’s Health Care Issues Seminar2006 Annual Report
• HIV and Hepatitis C: Enhancing Care Of Theco-Infected Patient
• Medical Students And Residents Deliver United Call For Action On Loan Interest Deferral

• Building Partnerships With Local Health Integration Networks
• Physician Retention Strategy A Priority
• Building Partnerships With Local Health Integration Networks
• New OMA President Dr. Janice Willett Delivers Inaugural Address To OMA Council
• SportMed 2007 Symposium
• Ontario Medical Student Bursary Fund2006 Annual Report
• Ontario MD Connects: Simplifying The Selection and Usage of Electronic Medical Records
  

• Oma 2006 Membership Survey Results
• Oma Renewal — Measuring Progress
• Oma Activities On Inter-Professional Care
• Professional Incorporation In Ontario - Are You Taking Advantage of the New Rules?
• Disability Income And Professional Overhead Expense Insurance in Capitation Models
• Outreach to Women Physicians
• Cancer Screening - The Key To Early Detection
• Ontario Physicians to Receive New Hepatitis C Risk Assessment Guide, Office Material
  

• Post-Practice Retirement Income Programs
• Foundation for the Future Of Health Care
• Post-Practice Retirement Income Programs
• Interpretive Bulletin On Chronic Disease Assessment Premium (Code E078)
• Ontario MD: Connecting Physicians to Innovative Technologies
• OMA 2007 Annual Meeting Calendar of Events

• Legal Update: A Cautionary Tale For Psychiatrists
• Leadership on The Policy Front
• OMA 2007 Annual Meeting Calendar of Events
• Interpretive Bulletin on Services Related to Travel Outside Canada
• Practical Aspects of Managing The Overweight/Obese Child In Office Practice
• Legal Update: A Cautionary Tale For Psychiatrists
• Pandemic Planning: Communicating With Physicians in a Health Emergency

• A New Medical Audit System For Ontario: Comparing Government's Proposed Bill With Justice Cory's Recommendations
• Toward A New Medical Payment Audit System For Ontario
• OHIP To Distribute Confidential "Mini Billing Profiles" To Physicians
• OMA 2006 Membership Dialogue Tour Report
• The Physician Board Director - OMA Hosts Inaugural Governance Seminar
• Council Approves 2007 OMA Business Plan And Operating Budget
• OMA 2007 Corporate Hotel Directory