Ontario doctors have been granted compensation increases and family physicians will now be paid for administrative work, according to recent news.
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the provincial government have reached a new agreement that will see doctors receive a 5.4% increase in compensation over the next four years. This increase will be retroactive to April 1, 2019, and will be followed by annual increases of 1%, 1%, and 1.5% in the following years.
In addition to the compensation increase, family doctors will now be compensated for the administrative work they do, such as managing electronic medical records and coordinating patient care. This change is expected to provide an additional $100 million in compensation for family physicians.
The OMA has expressed their satisfaction with the new agreement, stating that it will help to address the ongoing physician shortage in the province and improve patient care. They also noted that the compensation increase will help to retain and attract doctors to Ontario.
The provincial government has also praised the agreement, stating that it will help to ensure the sustainability of the healthcare system and provide better access to care for patients.
This new agreement comes after years of negotiations between the OMA and the provincial government, which have often been contentious. However, both parties have expressed their commitment to working together to improve the healthcare system in Ontario.
The new compensation increases and the inclusion of administrative work in family physicians’ compensation are seen as positive steps towards addressing the challenges faced by doctors in the province. It is hoped that this agreement will lead to a more stable and sustainable healthcare system for all Ontarians.
