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COVER Physician Wellness: Forging Healthy, Vibrant Medical Communities OMA Physician Health Program Director Dr. Michael Kaufmann examines the principles that combine to create a “genuine,” healthy medical community. “A healthy community is inclusive. All kinds of doctors, regardless of specialty, cultural origins and gender, doctors in training, and allied health professionals, may belong.” |
FEATURES
| 7 | Editorial As we look ahead to the October election, and the next round of framework negotiations in early 2008, the OMA is planning a series of initiatives designed to encourage member dialogue and involvement. |
| 12 | Negotiations Planning Update
Strategic planning and internal preparation for the next round of framework negotiations with government is progressing well. All members are encouraged to take part in the ongoing negotiations consultation process. |
| 16 | OMA Physician Incorporation Service — Frequently Asked Questions The OMA Legal Services Department has summarized the most common questions posed by members regarding the incorporation of amedical practice through the OMA. |
| 20 | Rural Medicine Investment Program Update The OMA and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care are finalizing plans to allocate and distribute $4 million annually to physicians working in designated rural communities in accordance with the fee relativity provisions set out in Appendix K of the Framework Agreement. |
| 24 | Interpretive Bulletin: Common Qs & As The Education and Prevention Committee responds to physician queries on issues related to the OHIP Group Billing Number, Referrals for Consultation, Billing of Injections, and Chronic Disease Assessment Premium. |
| 28 | OMA Principles for Enrolment to a Group
of Physicians The OMA Board of Directors, with input from the Section on General and Family Practice, has developed a set of seven principles to guide the implementation of group enrolment for primary care physicians. |
| 30 | Pregnancy and Parental Leave Benefit
Program Update The OMA Pregnancy and Parental Leave Benefit Program allows eligible physicians — both women and men — to take paid time off from their practice when they are bringing a child into their care. |
| 34 | Allergy Update 2007 Symposium New asthma treatments, fungi disease, mould facts, anaphylaxis and food allergy, and chronic urticaria were among the key topics addressed during the recent 2007 Allergy Update symposium. |
| 58 | Doctor’s Business: Passing Recreational
Property on to the Next Generation There are many issues to consider — both personal and financial — when contemplating the fate of the family cottage or recreational property. This month’s column provides an overview of methods to address the tax burden when transferring a recreational property to the next generation. |
| 60 | At Your Service: OMA Membership Department
The OMA Membership Department effectively manages a diverse range of critical functions within the Association, including the ongoing maintenance and protection of internal member records, membership processing, and administering key programs, such as Pregnancy and Parental Leave Benefits. |
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Section Chairs listing
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| 6 | OMA Committee Chairs listing |
| 8 | OMA Directory of Key Contacts |
| 9 | Readers’ Views Docs on Ice Charity Hockey Tournament; Ontario Medical Secretaries Association AGM; Courage to Come Back Awards. |
| 50 | OMA Board of Directors Report: June 6-7, 2007 |
| 52 | Health Policy Report Physician Assistants; Reporting on Patient Safety Indicators. |
| 62 | CyberMed Skills Seminars: August - September Schedule |
| 74 | Classifieds |
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