AFHTO 2015 Conference: registration is still open / pick your sessions early
Presentations are being finalised, menus are being selected and posters are being created. Everything is being set up for the AFHTO 2015 Conference. Now all we need is you. There is still time for you and your colleagues to register for energising discussions, forward-looking plenaries, and networking with your peers. If you’ve already registered, don’t […]
NPAO honours AFHTO members’ nurse practitioners at annual conference
On September 25, 2015 the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) held their Awards and Celebration Dinner as part of their annual conference. Nurse practitioners (NPs) from different organizations were honoured, with half of the awards presented to NPs from member FHTs and NPLCs. Congratulations to: Huronia Nurse Practitioner Network Bursary Ann Kerr – Alliston […]
AFHTO 2015 Conference: The early bird takes flight today (Sept. 28th). Register before prices go up!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join thought-provoking plenaries, vibrant discussions and networking with your peers. Register before early-bird rates end Monday (Sept. 28th). Ontario’s health system is transforming to become more sustainable and person-centred; primary care is the critical component. Now is the time for leaders and collaborators to ask – how are […]
Auditor General’s Report: Hard look needed to improve CCAC service delivery model
In a news release announcing a Special Report on CCACs, the Auditor General of Ontario stated, “The Ontario government needs to take a hard look at how the province’s Community Care Access Centres (CCACs), along with their third-party service providers, deliver home- and community-based health care and related support services to patients outside hospital settings.” […]
Family health teams deliver improved diabetes care for Ontario patients
According to research published in in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), switching doctors from fee-for-service payment and adding interprofessional health providers to the team appears to result in moderately improved diabetes care for Ontario patients. “Our study suggests that Ontarians might be healthier if everyone had access to team-based care” said Dr. Tara Kiran […]
New Look. New Website. Still AFHTO.
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new website. With a fresh new look and user-friendly navigation, it’s been updated to help you and our partners find what you’re looking for faster and easier than ever. Changes include: Updated look – Our new homepage features the latest and most relevant news for members. Members […]
Deputy Minister Bob Bell now confirmed for the AFHTO 2015 Conference!
Throughout the AFHTO 2015 conference, we’ll explore the many ways in which team-based primary care is the foundation of a sustainable health system and the diverse approaches teams are taking to strengthen that foundation. All this work takes place within a larger system so to wrap it up we ask – what’s the government’s vision […]
Family Health Teams participating in “Bundled Care” – a funding model aiming to improve care coordination
Sep. 2 – Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins announced provincial funding for an expanded pilot to provide for patients’ care needs using an approach called bundled care. Taking place in six communities across Ontario, the aim is to help people transition more smoothly from the hospital into their homes. Also known as an “integrated funding model”, […]
AFHTO 2015 Conference: Education opportunity for the whole team. Register now!
The AFHTO annual conference offers unparalleled educational value. More than any other event, it is truly interprofessional, providing opportunities for everyone in primary care to learn and share innovations with their colleagues from across Ontario. This year’s sessions offer a range of topics for everyone within the primary care team, such as: Planning and integrating […]
AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – thank you to all who submitted nominations
Thank you to all who submitted nominations to highlight significant achievements being made in primary care. The hard work and thoughtful innovations of our members are truly inspiring. Next steps for awards selection: All nominees received a confirmation e-mail on August 11. This e-mail is your assurance that the nomination was received and will be […]