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Help us protect, maintain and improve the current high standard of cardiac care for Ontarians.

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Calling all Ontario cardiologists! Want to shape the future of cardiac care? Join the OAC today.

Ontario’s cardiologists reject proposed agreement due to impact on patient access to virtual care. Click here to learn more.

The OAC Information Webinar held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 has been posted. Click here to view.

Cardiac Patient Access to Virtual Care Services in Ontario Threatened Effective October 1, 2022
Issue In February 2022, the Ontario Medical Association and the Ministry of Health signed a physician services agreement (PSA) that makes virtual care – i.e. the provision of quality medical care without in-person contact – a permanent part of Ontario’s healthcare landscape. A close examination of the PSA’s virtual care […]
Dr. Joel Niznick (1954-2022)
The OAC mourns the passing of former OAC Board member Dr. Joel Niznick. We remember his significant contributions to the Cardiology specialty in Ontario, to his patients in Ottawa and to our organization. In addition to his family and friends, he will be greatly missed by his many colleagues and […]
Davies: Making virtual visits a permanent part of Ontario health care is good. But it must be done right
The Ontario Medical Association and the Ministry of Health have proposed a new Physician Services Agreement and physicians are now voting on the proposal. There are important flaws, however. Opinion | Ottawa Citizen | March 24, 2022 | https://bit.ly/3ICdrPS Over the past two years, one of the ways COVID-19 affected […]

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Cardiac Patient Access to Virtual Care Services in Ontario Threatened Effective October 1, 2022

Dr. Joel Niznick (1954-2022)

Davies: Making virtual visits a permanent part of Ontario health care is good. But it must be done right

Initiatives & Successes

Virtual Care: An Integral Part of Total Health Care Delivery

OAC Provides Recommendations for 2022 Ontario Budget

Ensuring Patient Access to High Quality Echocardiography Services in Ontario

OAC Member Benefit: Lower Costs Through Preferred Pricing Agreements

OAC Expertise: A Source of Clinical Expertise in Public Policy Development

Improving Fairness for Echo Facility Owners within the EQI Accreditation Program

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