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CBC Radio One Online
Advocacy group for doctors says OHIP red tape is leading some doctors to leave medicine
The Ontario Medical Association says too many doctors are spending their time chasing after payment errors, appealing rejected claims AND working unpaid hours trying to get reimbursed for treating patients without health cards.
Oct. 23, 2025
Sudbury.com
Physicians groups cry foul over new rule for international medical grads
The OMA is sounding the alarm about a recent change to Ontario’s medical residency application process.
Oct. 17, 2025
The Globe and Mail
Ontario family doctor waitlist reduced by half, health minister says
Oct. 16, 2025
The Globe and Mail
Ontario resists pressure to reverse new residency rule for international medical graduates
Oct. 15, 2025
myFM Renfew (Ottawa region)
Ontario Medical Association president is optimistic about RVH’s future and rural healthcare
OMA President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman discusses the family doctor shortage and expresses optimism for the future of rural healthcare.
Oct. 14, 2025
The Cochrane Times-Post
Northern Ontarians raise healthcare concerns during town hall
The hour-long event brought together residents from across northern Ontario to share personal stories and ask questions about the state of local health care.
Oct. 9, 2025
The Manitoulin Expositor
As Ontario expands front-line powers, critics warn of “care by patchwork”
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) warns that the proposed expansions—though well-intentioned—could risk patient safety and further fragment care.
Oct. 8, 2025
CBC Windsor
Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman visits Windsor to tour hospitals, H4 hub
OMA President Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman joined Amy Dodge on CBC Windsor to discuss health-care issues facing the region, including physician recruitment challenges and hospital pressures driven by funding constraints and a growing population.
Oct. 2, 2025
Toronto Star
Ontario’s doctors have a new pay deal. Here’s how it’s intended to make things better for patients
Sept. 28, 2025
The Canadian Press
Ontario doctors awarded compensation increases, family docs to be paid for admin work
Ontario's new four-year deal with doctors aims to improve care access and recruit family physicians.
Sept. 18, 2025
Toronto Star
Ford government announces new deal with doctors — with pay boost and incentives to take on more patients in family medicine
The four-year agreement includes incentives for more physicians to practise comprehensive family medicine.
Sept. 18, 2025
City News
Ford government continuing to expand services provided by pharmacists, optometrists and psychologists
The Ontario government is proposing expanding the powers of pharmacists to provide more services and prescription amid a shortage of family doctors.
Sept. 17, 2025
Inside Halton
Ontario looks to expand pharmacist prescription powers. Here’s why the Ontario Medical Association is concerned
Ontario’s Ministry of Health is considering another expansion to prescription powers for pharmacists and other health-care professionals.
Sept. 19, 2025
CBC
Ontario looks to expand pharmacist prescription powers, take pressure off family doctors
Proposed regulations would allow pharmacists to make prescriptions for 14 more health issues.
Sept. 17, 2025
CBC News
Ontario looks to expand pharmacist prescription powers, take pressure off family doctors
Proposed regulations would allow pharmacists to make prescriptions for 14 more health issues.
Sept. 18, 2025
Toronto Star
Onslaught of sports betting ads make gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say
Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling.
Sept. 10, 2025