Update: Funding of Inflectra Under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
Effective Feb 25, 2016 the Ontario Public Drug Programs will begin funding Inflectra for eligible Ontario Drug Benefit recipients. Please click on the links below for information on LU codes. An FAQ document […]
Results are in! Announcing the new OMA positions for the Section on Rheumatology
The following OMA positions for the Section on Rheumatology have been acclaimed: Philip Baer: Chair and Delegate Nikhil Chopra: Vice-chair and Alternate Delegate Julie Kovacs: Secretary and Alternate Delegate The ORA congratulates each of […]
The Lupus Ontario Geoff Carr Fellowship is seeking donations!
The Lupus Ontario Geoff Carr Fellowship is offered annually to a qualified candidate to work under supervision at an accredited lupus clinic in Ontario, to provide patient care and education, and to become […]
Product Updates for Uveitis
To review the complete list of product updates, click here. […]
Updated Form: Teva-Zoledronic 5mg/100ml Osteoplan program
An updated requisition form has been created for the Teva-Zoledronic 5mg/100ml Osteoplan program. The form contains new safety information as well as updated contact information for the Teva Osteoplan program. It may be […]
Insurance Tips from the ORA
Please click on the following link to review some Insurance Tips you may not know! […]
National Standard for Access to Biologic Drugs Established by Canadian Insurers & Rheumatologists
TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2015 /CNW/ – Today, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) and the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA), together with the Ontario Rheumatology Association (ORA), announced the establishment of a national […]
Dr. Dafna D Gladman has been named Royal College 2015 Mentor of the Year!
Dr. Gladman is professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, and senior scientist at the Toronto Western Research Institute. She is deputy director of the Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic […]
Accuro Training Sessions
A big thank you to all registrants who attended the Accuro Training Sessions in Milton on August 14, 2015 or in Vaughan on August 21, 2015. If you are interested in receiving additional […]
Important Changes Affecting Your Workplace
The OMA recently shared information that will affect your workplace. More information may be found on these links: Nurse Pracitioner Referrals to Physicians: Changes to OHIP Schedule Effective May 1, 2015 Employment Standards […]
