HOW TO GET ACCESS TO VIRTUAL CARE TOOLS OntarioMD recognizes the pressures that a public health outbreak puts on physician practices and the health care system and is working with the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), the Ministry of Health, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)…
Contributed by Mary Lou Fleming and Diane Ricordi, OntarioMD Practice Advisors In early 2020, two of OntarioMD’s longest-serving Practice Advisors shifted into retirement. As key members of OntarioMD’s hands-on practice support team since 2009, Mary Lou Fleming and Diane Ricordi have had a…
Contributed by Mavis Jones, OntarioMD Manager, Business Insight & Evaluation Working in the health sector can be a source of pride. Everything we do at OntarioMD helps over 17,000 clinicians across the province effectively use the digital health tools in their practice, which…
Contributed by Simon Ling, Program Director, Insights4Care In 2019, we launched the Insights4Care (i4C) program to help clinicians tap into the valuable data in their EMRs for improved patient health outcomes. By pairing analytical tools and coaching support, the i4C program offers an…
Contributed by Dr. Chandi Chandrasena In last week’s blog, I shared some important reasons why clinicians should consider adding medical apps to their patient care toolbox, and some key questions to ask before deciding which ones are right for you. If you’re still…
The landscape around digital health is shifting rapidly, with patients increasingly aware of the potential and seeking access to their data, and emerging Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) focused on integrating care through technology. In our final video for Digital Health Week, OntarioMD Executive…
Contributed by Dr. Chandi Chandrasena According to a 2014 Canada Health Infoway study, 67% of Canadian family physicians own a smartphone. Of those who own a phone, 82% said they use it to look up drug references and 50% use it for clinical…
In today's Digital Health Week video, OntarioMD's VP, Business Development and Stakeholder Relations Elizabeth Keller reflects on the amazing growth of Health Report Manager, the Insights4Care Dashboard, eConsult and more. https://vimeo.com/372407160
In today's Digital Health Week video, OntarioMD General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer Ariane Siegel speaks about the importance of keeping patient data safe and secure - and OntarioMD's commitment to helping clinicians ensure they're able to do this. https://vimeo.com/372413914
As Digital Health Week 2019 continues, we bring you a video message from OntarioMD Chief Medical Officer Dr. Darren Larsen. Watch for Dr. Larsen's insights on how the work of OntarioMD and our sector partners are helping advance practice efficiency and patient care.…