Idea submissions and prioritization

Each year, the General Assembly asks members to submit their most compelling ideas to transform Ontario’s health-care system for work to be led by the Priority & Leadership Group panels.

The IdeaNote submission process runs from Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 27, 2025.

What's new in 2025?

We’re pausing the intake of ideas for the advocacy panel as we look to add value for you by avoiding duplication and increasing strategic alignment with the OMA.

Advocacy calls for a response to political realities that require quick and nimble solutions. The OMA is having considerable success with the Stop the Crisis campaign and there are big plans for advocacy in 2025.

As we navigate this pause, we will continue to support members who have advocacy concerns.

As ideas are submitted, we will review them from both a policy and advocacy perspective. If the OMA has existing policy that addresses the outcomes of an idea, we will share the submission with our government relations team. If policy needs to be considered, we will analyze the idea for feasibility with another panel.

Members are also invited to make an impact as a health-care advocate. Find out how. Or, you can reach out directly to the government relations team at oma.generalassembly@oma.org.

The PLG’s work is critical to improving the lives of Ontario’s doctors and transforming a health-care system under siege.

Helpful tips and considerations as you draft your idea submission

Is this the best place for your idea? 

The General Assembly’s prioritization work was introduced to identify strategic long-term solutions for the transformation of Ontario’s health-care system. Many great strategic ideas have been submitted, but some fall under a different process or may already be part of the OMA’s work. 

To help determine whether your idea fits within the prioritization process, consider the following questions:

• Is your idea aligned with the OMA strategic plan? 
  If you do not see your idea in the plan, it may not fit this process. Contact us at oma.generalassembly@oma.org to determine if your idea fits the strategic plan and is in the scope of the OMA’s work
• Does your idea duplicate or contradict other OMA work?
  Browse our website to establish if your idea matches the work already underway. Several popular idea categories include: Negotiations, OMA Insurance (OMAI), Digital health and OntarioMD. If you’re not certain, join one of our workshops or send us an email
• Does your idea need to be addressed urgently?
  This process is designed for ideas that are strategic in nature and have implications over the next 18 months to two years. Contact us if you consider your idea to be urgent

How do I enter an idea?  

Starting Dec. 20, use the button on this page to enter your idea(s). Ensure you are logged into your OMA account. Once you complete your submission, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique link to your idea.

Workshop sessions

If you would like help to define an idea or are not certain if the idea fits into this process, consider registering for one of our idea workshop sessions.   

Please register for one of the following idea workshops organized by theme. 

Upon registering you will receive an email containing links to add the workshop to your calendars. Choose the appropriate link for your calendar (Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo). This will generate and download an invite, which will include a meeting link. Click save and close to automatically add to your calendar.

• Jan. 8, 2025, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. -  Compensation workshop
• Jan. 10, 2025, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Team-based care workshop
• Jan. 13, 2025, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Centralized or EMR workshop
• Jan. 16, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m. - Northern and/or rural workshop
• Jan. 20, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m. - Open session workshop