The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association have agreed to changes to the final year of the four-year Physician Services Agreement. These changes are aimed at getting an even greater “bang for the taxpayers’ buck” by ensuring that publicly-funded Medicare services are based on medical evidence and best practice.
The changes include:
- A new payment model for methadone that reduces unnecessary tests and increases access to doctors;
- A reduction in ophthalmology fees, including those for cataract surgery; and
- Reduced payment for screening endoscopy services.
For more information go to “Improving Publicly-Funded Health Care for Ontarians” at www.news.ontario.ca.