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Connecting Medical Imaging Information: What Ontario’s Clinics Need to Know
Join Ontario Health’s September 28 webinar to learn about the draft Ontario Medical Imaging HL7® v2 Implementation Guide, its relevance to your clinic and how to provide feedback.
Patient Ombudsman Invites Feedback on Its Commitment to Service
The Office of the Patient Ombudsman is updating its Service Charterand has developed a new draft Commitment to Service. The document outlines what patients, caregivers and health care organizations can expect when working with Patient Ombudsman—as well as what is needed from each party to help resolve health care concerns fairly and effectively.
ISDCO members are encouraged to review the proposed Commitment and provide feedback to help ensure it is clear, meaningful and practical for the organizations and communities it serves.
Feedback will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2026.
Questions may be directed to Amber Lepage-Monette.
Submission Made to 2026 Budget Consultations
Several suggestions have been made that align the needs in our industry with the Ontario Government’s directions.
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Orthopedic Surgeries
Provincial investment of $125 million will support up to 20, 000 additional publicly funded procedures at 4 new orthopedic surgical sites.
The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program
New Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening for those over 65 — another fulfillment challenge to healthcare system.