Dr. Sohail Gandhi argues that with an Ontario provincial election coming in June, the OMA board should trigger arbitration now in the fee deal talks with the provincial government.
A Wednesday report from the Financial Accountability Office found health spending was $691 million lower than planned in the area of population and public health because the province didn't spend funds from the pandemic program.
Physicians have experienced increased stress and burnout due to the pandemic. Financial health is an important and often overlooked factor to consider in improving physician well-being.