Ontario Government and OMA Announce Physician Services Funding Agreement

The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have announced a new Physician Services Agreement that will result in increased funding for physician services in Ontario. The announcement, released on June 14, states that the agreement was reached after discussions between both parties.

According to the provincial government, the new agreement outlines additional funding for doctor services over the next several years. The OMA participated in negotiations leading to this agreement, which both organizations have described as a way to support physicians and maintain health care delivery across Ontario.

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones stated, "This agreement reflects our shared goal of ensuring that patients continue to have access to high-quality medical care." OMA President Dr. Andrew Park commented, "We are pleased that the new agreement supports physicians' ability to deliver care to Ontarians."

The release confirms that the agreement sets out provisions for phased implementation, beginning after the signing of the agreement. No specific details about the funding amounts or precise timelines were provided in the announcement.

The new Physician Services Agreement sets the framework for funding, compensation, and service delivery for physicians in Ontario, as agreed upon by the two parties.