Added support for FHT EDs at year end: new AFHTO staff and re-launched ED discussion forum
AFHTO is pleased to announce two new resources to support you through the crunch of operating plan and quality improvement plan submissions – a former FHT ED joins AFHTO staff and a new secure discussion forum to facilitate communication among FHT EDs. New staff: On Monday, Jan. 28, Clarys Tirel joins AFHTO on a three-month […]
Renewing AFHTO’s strategic vision and priorities: link to survey and webinar presentation
If you missed the AFHTO membership webinars this past week, click here to access the full presentation. It gives you an overview and update on the current environment for FHTs and action underway by AFHTO to support its members. AFHTO is striving to ensure your association continues to reflect the aspirations and respond to the […]
Inviting input on AFHTO’s strategic direction/Maximizing value from Ministry funding for FHT memberships
Thanks to our FHT members, AFHTO has built a strong foundation to serve family health teams. We are reaching out to FHTs to move to the next stage in your association’s development: 1. As FHTs and AFHTO have matured, it’s time to renew the strategic vision and priorities for this association. You are each invited […]
FHT Annual Operating Plans / AFHTO help will be available in January
Executive Directors: You have received your Family Health Team 2013/14 Annual Operating Plan Submission Package at some point today. Plans must be submitted to the Ministry by February 20. To support FHTs in this submission process, AFHTO will re-launch a Peer-to-Peer discussion forum in early January. This facility will help you seek and share advice […]
Family Health Teams play a prominent role in Ontario’s Health Links
The first 19 Health Links were announced today by Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews. Health Links bring together health care providers in a community to better and more quickly coordinate care for high-need patients. Seven of the 19 Health Links announced today will be coordinated by family health teams: Barrie and Community […]
Tentative 2012 Physician Services Agreement: A Family Health Team Perspective
AFHTO congratulates the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Ontario Medical Association on reaching a Tentative 2012 Physician Services Agreement. AFHTO’s Executive Committee has reviewed the agreement to assess what it may mean for family health teams. Overall, the tentative agreement contains a number of provisions that are aligned with the vision for FHTs […]
Update on Ministry initiatives to promote and support quality in primary care
“Faster access and a stronger link to family health care” is one of three key planks in Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care. To do this, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has intensified focus on improving quality in this sector. Here is an overview and update on Ministry and related initiatives to promote […]
Potential impact of proposed wage restraint legislation on FHTs
DRAFT legislation – the Protecting Public Service Act, 2012 – has been released for public consultation. It is very important to note that this proposed legislation has NOT YET been tabled for first reading. Government has not yet indicated how long it will hold open this consultation phase, but for comparison, the consultation period for the […]
Report from quarterly meeting with MOHLTC FHT Unit, September 20, 2012
Representatives from AFHTO’s Operational Issues Working Group and the AOHC’s CFHT Executive met with the MOHLTC FHT Unit on September 20.The main objectives were to receive updates from the FHT Unit on budgets and other operational matters and to highlight “good news” from FHTs. The following is a summary of the discussions. a) Recovery of […]
Letter to AFHTO members: Nominations for election to AFHTO Board
Dear fellow AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone associated with an AFHTO-member FHT to apply. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDHBQRF to fill in the form. Then e-mail your CV to info@afhto.ca . Application deadline is Monday, August 20. The Governance Committee of […]