June 2007 Volume 74 No. 6 An Ontario Medical Association Publication OMR Back Issues Classified Ads About the OMR OMR Feedback

OMA Incorporation Service   A growing number of Ontario physicians are taking advantage of the OMA Incorporation Service, a cost-effective online benefit offered by the OMA Legal Services Department. More than 600 physicians have incorporated through the OMA since the service was launched in January 2006, and today the OMA is incorporating more physicians than anyone else in the province of Ontario.

7	Editorial Member survey results and feedback from physician leaders and grassroots colleagues have identified the need for enhanced OMA member support at the local level. After an extensive consultation phase and logistical work, the OMA Member Outreach Service has taken shape, and the program is on track for a fall rollout.
10	Agreement Update: Reassessment Delivers Additional Benefits to Members The Reassessment of the Master Agreement has concluded successfully, and the OMA Board has approved a package of new incentives and fees, the majority of which will take effect in the fall of 2007 and early 2008.
14	Interpretive Bulletin: Billing Subsequent Visit Codes and Post-operative Care   In the first of a two-part series, the Education and Prevention Committee responds to several physician queries on issues related to billing subsequent visit codes and post-operative care.
21	OMA Honours and Awards 2007   Highlights of the 2007 OMA awards presentation, held during the recent Annual General Meeting in Ottawa.
28	Women’s Health Care Issues Seminar 2006 Annual Report Prenatal and postpartum depression, menopause, eating disorders, and practical tips to reduce stress were among the featured topics at the eighth annual OMA Women’s Health Care Issues Seminar.
30	HIV and Hepatitis C: Enhancing Care of the Co-infected Patient With leadership roles in diagnosis, care, support and treatment, family physicians are well-positioned to enhance the care of individuals co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C.
30	Medical Students and Residents Deliver United Call for Action on Loan Interest Deferral Approximately 60 medical students and residents from across Ontario met with members of provincial parliament to discuss the deferral of student loan payments during the third annual Medical Student Lobby Day at Queen’s Park. Also see Image Gallery.

CAPSULE NEWS

17	Physician Advocates Encouraged to Join OMA Member Action Network
24	Recognition of OMA 2007 Annual General & Council Meeting Sponsors
36	Professional Association of Interns and Residents Awards for Clinical Teaching, Resident Advocate, and Residency Program Excellence
38	OntarioMD Connects: Using Information Technology to Facilitate the Patient Encounter
45	OMA Corporate Hotel Directory: Preferred Rates for Members Across Ontario

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Doctor’s Business: Registered Education Savings Plan Rule Changes Allow More Flexibility in Funding   The recent federal budget introduced new rules regarding contribution limits and grant amounts for registered education savings plans, including elimination of the $4,000 annual contribution limit, an increase in the maximum lifetime contribution limit to $50,000, and an increase in the maximum annual contribution that qualifies for the 20 per cent Canadian Education Savings Grant, from $2,000 to $2,500.

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WebWatch: Safeguarding the Privacy of Wireless and Mobile Devices Wireless data networks inmost health-care settings use encryption to prevent unauthorized access to personal information. However, the security of that information may be compromised when mobile devices, such as laptops, are taken outside of the secure environment. Both the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario have issued recommendations for the safe usage of portable devices and wireless networks.

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1	OMA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Section Chairs listing
6	OMA Committee Chairs listing
9	OMA Directory of Key Contacts
42	OMA Health Policy Report Physician Assistants; Health Systems Improvements Act (Bill 171); LHIN Priority Areas Identified; Disclosure of Critical Incidents.
44	Professional Services Report Northern Physician Retention Initiative; OMA Placement Service—Central Registry; CME Program for Rural and Isolated Physicians, Rural Locum Program; CyberMed Skills Program.
52	CyberMed Skills Seminars: July - September Schedule
74	Classifieds

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