Ontario Government and OMA Announce Four-Year Funding Agreement for Physician Services

The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have reached a four-year agreement for additional funding for physician services across the province. According to the Ontario government, the agreement includes a total increase of $780 million over four years.

The Ontario government stated that the funding is intended for physician compensation and to address access to doctors for residents. The agreement, which covers the entire province including Northeastern Ontario, was confirmed in an official news release.

The announcement did not include specific details on implementation or changes at the local level. Both parties have confirmed the financial terms of the agreement and the duration. No additional terms, breakdowns, or changes to service delivery were provided in the initial statement.

All information in this article is based on an official news release from the Ontario government.