Ontario Cardiologist Demonstrates Live Cardiac Procedure for Global Cardiology Audience
An Ontario Hospital Association article highlights how Dr. Sanjog Kalra performed a life-saving intravascular imaging procedure at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre that was shared live with a global audience of cardiologists during the TCT conference.
Ottawa Heart Institute Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Cardiac Care
An Ottawa Citizen article highlights the 50-year anniversary of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and its contributions to innovation and patient care in cardiovascular medicine.
New Imaging Technology Expands Options for Complex Cardiac Procedures
Cardiologists at Southlake Health are pioneering the use of new 4D intracardiac imaging technology to guide complex minimally invasive heart procedures.
Upgraded Cardiac Catheterization Lab Expands Cardiac Care in Peterborough
Upgrades to the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Peterborough Regional Health Centre are expanding access to advanced cardiac procedures for patients across central Ontario.
Ontario’s doctors at impasse with province in talks for new contract – Toronto Star
After four years without a deal, Ontario doctors will send stalled contract talks to binding arbitration.
New Cardiology EMR Specification Released in Ontario
New Cardiology EMR Specification Released
EMR Cardiology 1.0 Gives EMR Vendors Information They Need To Meet the Clinical Practice Needs of Ontario’s Cardiologists
Federal Government’s Tax Reforms: Media Coverage
A look at the latest updates on federal tax reforms.
OMA vote breakdown shows which types of doctors rejected framework deal – Toronto Star (July 3, 2017)
The OMA has released a breakdown of how 48 physician specialty groups voted on new rules of engagement for contract negotiations with the province — and to the surprise of no one who follows Ontario medical politics closely, radiologists and cardiologists were among the minority who opposed the deal.
CBC: Ontario doctors vote to reject tentative physician services agreement
Four-year deal would have increased $11.5-billion physician services budget by 2.5 per cent a year
Toronto Star: Doctors accuse OMA of pressing members to vote for deal
Doctors opposed to tentative OMA deal with government step up their fight ahead of Sunday’s vote.
The Globe and Mail: Coalition of Ontario Doctors urges colleagues to reject deal with province
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.
National Post: Terence Corcoran: Judge rules OMA ‘sneaky’ in bid to have doctors ratify deal with province
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice invalidated the OMA proxy form, concluding it needed to be re-issued with fairer and more balanced language.
OAC President on CTV News Toronto re: TPSA
Earlier today, OAC President Dr. Jim Swan was interviewed as part of a CTV News Toronto story regarding the growing opposition to the TPSA.
Ontario Cardiologists Call on Auditor General of Ontario to Investigate Misuse of Public Resources
Today, the Ontario Association of Cardiologists (OAC) issued an open letter to Ms. Bonnie Lysyk, Auditor General of Ontario, calling on her to investigate the provincial government’s spending in cardiac care and report on what the association considers to be a serious misuse of public resources.
Open Letter to Auditor General of Ontario
Re: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Misuse of Public Resources
Response to G&M Article
The OAC responds to André Picard’s article in the Globe & Mail titled “Patients the losers in doctor dispute.”