Data to Decisions (D2D) 2.0: Step-by-Step Guide for contributing data now available
You can get started preparing your data for Data to Decisions (D2D) 2.0 today. The new Step-by-Step Guide for D2D 2.0 provides detailed instructions for compiling and contributing data. The online form to submit data will be available on the AFHTO website on Friday, May 15, 2015. All data must be submitted by May 28, […]
MOHLTC letter on changes to Managed Entry process and list of areas of high physician need
The information below from the ministry was forwarded to Board chairs, EDs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Letter on changes to Managed Entry process from Assistant Deputy Minister to Angie Heydon Changes to Entry into FHOs and FHNs- Q & A List of Areas of High Physician Need
NP referral to specialists / updated Grow Your Own NP Initiative
Today government has announced that, effective May 1, 2015, NPs are now able to refer directly to specialists. Government first mentioned its intent to make this policy change in the 2015 Provincial Budget, released on April 23. The announcement and OHIP bulletin below provide details. This welcome announcement was followed by another – the ministry […]
AFHTO 2015 Conference: One week left to submit a presentation or poster abstract (May 19)
Take advantage of this opportunity to share your knowledge and experience in providing better health, better quality and better value for patients. Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00 AM is the deadline to submit abstracts for concurrent sessions and posters: Click here to review the submission guidelines Click here for conference theme descriptions and examples of […]
AFHTO 2015 Conference: Submission deadline extended to May 19 at 9:00 AM
Click here to submit a presentation abstract by May 19, 2015 at 9:00 AM These past few weeks have been a busy period for AFHTO members, in response the deadline to submit abstracts has been extended for the AFHTO 2015 Conference “Team-Based Primary Care: The Foundation of a Sustainable Health System”. Take this opportunity to: […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #10 – April 30, 2015
Contributing to D2D 2.0 Over half of AFHTO members have signed up for D2D 2.0! One hundred and five AFHTO member organizations (56%) have signed up to submit data for D2D 2.0! The most common reason teams give for being part of D2D 2.0 is to be able to compare with peers to better focus […]
AFHTO 2015 Conference: Two weeks left to submit concurrent session and poster abstracts – Deadline is May 11
The deadline to submit an abstract for the AFHTO 2015 Conference is only two weeks away. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge, experience and innovations to show what comprehensive, interprofessional primary care can deliver. Submit an abstract or encourage your colleagues to submit in one of our 7 core themes. To help with […]
EDAC News: Preparing for PC Change and the Contract Renewal Process
To: EDs, Lead MDs/NPs and Board Chairs of all AFHTO member organizations AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met on April 22nd. This email provides an overview and highlights key items discussed: Ministry-FHT Contract Renewal: Update from PHC Branch Meeting on April 8th The Commitment to Recruitment & Retention Efforts What’s Ahead for Primary Care: […]
2015 Ontario Budget: What it means for AFHTO members
April 23 – The Minister of Finance released the 2015 Ontario Budget, providing a blueprint for government spending for the 2015-2016 fiscal year Retention and recruitment in primary care AFHTO attended the budget lock-up along with our colleagues from AOHC and NPAO. While we are very disappointed there wasn’t a formal commitment in the budget […]
Announcing the launch of the ED RESOURCE TOOLKIT!
To: Executive Directors and Board Chairs of all AFHTO member organizations AFHTO is thrilled to announce the launch of the Executive Director Resource Toolkit! In collaboration with The Osborne Group, members of the Executive Director Advisory Committee (EDAC) and work group have developed this very thorough toolkit to orient new EDs of FHTs/NPLCs to their […]