News and announcements

Submit your schedule modernization proposals

The Physician Payment Committee is now accepting member group submissions. In recent weeks, OMA constituency leaders have submitted proposals to modernize the Schedule of Benefits as part of the process to implement the general increases for Years 2-4 of the 2024-28 Physician Services Agreement.

Member groups have until March 2 to submit any proposals that were not submitted by their section leadership. To be eligible, submissions must meet several requirements. To learn more and access the submission forms, visit the PPC web page.

The updated Schedule of Benefits will take effect on April 1, 2027. Get the latest updates and check out our FAQs.

Reduce admin tasks with OMD support

Too many doctors are drowning in unnecessary paperwork and inefficient workflows — time that should go to patient care instead of forms and follow‑ups. That was the reality for family physician Dr. Christine Palmay. But with support from OntarioMD’s advisory service, she was able to pinpoint what was slowing her practice down, streamline processes and reclaim meaningful time in her day. If administrative burden is standing in your way, OMD advisors can help you identify what’s slowing you down and offer practical, no‑cost solutions to lighten your load. Read more in OMD’s Going Above and Beyond series.

Apply for GP focused practice designation

Eligible physicians must apply by Feb. 1 to receive the designation, which recognizes their specialized services and accounts for the possible impact on their access bonus for participating in harmonized model agreements. Submit your application to info@oma.org.

Give feedback on standardized eReferral forms 

Ontario Health and Amplify Care are undertaking their latest round of clinical reviews until Feb. 4, covering general internal medicine, general pediatrics, general surgery, geriatrics, neurosurgery, sickle cell, vascular surgery and BEACON assessment centres. Email Amplify Care if you have questions. 

Prepare for retirement with HOOPP

Thought about your retirement lately? District 4 recently hosted an information session about the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. Watch the webinar to learn more about the plan’s benefits for incorporated physicians and medical professional corporations that are HOOPP employers.

Shame in medicine and peer support as a way forward

Shame is a silent yet powerful force that impacts identity and erodes confidence. Watch the Physician Health Program’s town hall to learn and hear from the panel of experts who shared personal stories, strategies for building shame resilience and how peer support strengthens our professional community.

PSA implementation a top priority for Negotiations Task Force

With 2026 well underway, the Negotiations Task Force is pushing forward on implementation work for the 2024-28 Physician Services Agreement. Intensive negotiation with the Ministry of Health is taking place on several fronts:

• Finalizing specialty-specific increase for Years 2-4, based on CANDI/RAANI scores. Payments for Years 2 and 3 will begin flowing on an interim basis on April 1, 2026
• Determining implementation details for the targeted compensation increases that are scheduled for implementation on April 1, 2026, including anesthesia, Hospital On-Call Coverage and numerous Alternative Payment Plans. The targeted compensation increases page provides a summary for each targeted investment under the PSA, along with implementation status and timelines

If we can’t reach agreement in any of these areas, we will resolve outstanding issues through arbitration. Thank you for your patience as we navigate the implementation of such a complex agreement.

Idea submission deadline approaching

It's not too late to submit your idea to be considered by the Priority and Leadership Group for our 2026 member-driven priorities.

We continue to seek ideas that will make a difference across the health-care system by enhancing the physician experience or improving patient outcomes. We’re also looking for targeted ideas specific to improving access to community-based specialists and hospital physician workloads.

If you have an idea, please submit it via the idea submission page by Feb. 10 at 11:59 p.m. The page outlines changes that have been made to the intake process this year and the option to register for a workshop if you need help refining an idea.

Shortlisted ideas will be prioritized by delegates at the 2026 PLG spring meeting on May 30-31 in Toronto.