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Ontario’s cardiologists encouraged by the new Ontario PC government’s “Olive Branch” regarding physician services agreement negotiations

June 25, 2018 by Administrator in General

Last week, barely one week after winning a massive majority government and even before the Premier-designate and Cabinet have been sworn-in, the new Ontario PC government expressed its desire to “reset the relationship between doctors and government”. 

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OAC congratulates Doug Ford and the Ontario PC Party on Election Win

June 8, 2018 by Administrator in General

Today, on behalf of Ontario’s hard-working cardiologists, the OAC offered congratulations to Doug Ford and the Ontario PC party on their victory in the June 7th provincial election. 

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Dr. Jim Swan: Presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

December 14, 2017 by Administrator in General

Legislative Assembly of Ontario
December 14, 2017

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An Important Message for Ontario Cardiologists

June 6, 2017 by Administrator in General

We need to understand the details and consequences of this newly proposed Binding Arbitration agreement before voting on June 17, 2017.

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Coalition Outlines Concerns

Coalition Outlines Concerns

June 5, 2017 by Administrator in General

Last week, the Coalition of Ontario Doctors (Coalition) outlined its concerns regarding the tentative binding arbitration (BA) agreement the OMA recently signed with the Ontario government.

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The Globe and Mail: Coalition of Ontario Doctors urges colleagues to reject deal with province

August 9, 2016 by Administrator in In the Press

A coalition of Ontario doctors is stepping up its campaign to reject the tentative four-year agreement between the government and the Ontario Medical Association, charging the deal is vague and could result in cuts higher than the $200-million already laid out in it.

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Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

February 1, 2016 by Administrator in General

OAC President Dr. Jim Swan delivers remarks at Queen’s Park

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OAC Launches Congestive Heart Failure Initiative

September 25, 2015 by Administrator in General

Congestive heart failure is at epidemic proportions in Canada and the story told by the numbers is very depressing.

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Response to G&M Article

September 22, 2015 by Administrator in In the Press

The OAC responds to André Picard’s article in the Globe & Mail titled “Patients the losers in doctor dispute.”

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OAC Wins Big!

OAC Wins Big!

March 5, 2015 by Administrator in General

The Ontario Association of Cardiologists is honoured to have won multiple awards at this year’s AVA Digital Awards.

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Debunking Myths about Women’s Heart Health

February 13, 2015 by Administrator in General

There’s a misconception that when it comes to heart disease women aren’t affected as often as their male counterparts. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Fact is, heart disease and stroke kills more women than men each year in Canada, but 87% of women don’t identify it as their leading health risk.

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Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

January 30, 2015 by Administrator in General

2015 SCFEA Pre-Budget Consultations – Presented by:James Swan, President, Ontario Association of Cardiologists

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Ontario Budget Cuts Take Aim at Cardiac Care

January 16, 2015 by Administrator in General

Cardiac care is once again in the cross-hairs of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in Ontario.

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The Medical Post picks up OAC story

January 13, 2015 by Administrator in In the Press

On January 12, The Medical Post, a subscription based magazine published an article quoting extensively from the Globe and Mail’s story on the status of health care negotiations in Ontario.

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OAC discussed in the Globe & Mail

January 10, 2015 by Administrator in In the Press

On January 10, 2015, The Globe and Mail published a story regarding the status of health care negotiations in Ontario.
The story centres on a leaked email from the OAC President, Dr. Jim Swan, to cardiologists who have not yet joined the Ontario Association of Cardiologists.

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OAC Member’s Heartwarming Story

December 22, 2014 by Administrator in In the Press

Every so often there’s a story that touches just about anyone who reads it. In case you missed it, the Toronto Star wrote a wonderful piece about OAC member cardiologist Dr. Jack Colman, and how a decision he made over two decades ago has come full circle.

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