Changes in OHIP payments for 2015

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care will be unilaterally implementing changes to physician services payments commencing Feb 1, 2015. To see how these changes will affect you, click here. […]

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Prevnar now available

ODB is now covering Prevnar pneumococcal vaccine patients receiving immunosuppression including biologics. Full information is here. […]

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Ministry of Health Electronic Data Transfer service troubles

Ministry of Health Electronic Data Transfer service for submitting OHIP billings has had technical difficulties. You can continue to submit claims past the usual monthly cutoff of January 19th and the government will […]

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We are sorry to announce the passing of Dr. Jack Stein.

Dr. Stein passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stein family. The funeral will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014. […]

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Dr. Carl Laskin has been awarded the Journal of Rheumatology – Duncan A. Gordon Award!

Congratulations Dr. Laskin on your success! We look forward to reading your award-winning research article! […]

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OHIP Billing Update and ORA 2014 Update

Download the archived video of the OHIP Billing Update/ORA 2014 Update. Note: you may have to download and install the “WebEx Media Player ARF” to play the video. […]

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Allied Health Rheumatology Triage (AHRT) Webinar Available Online

Due to overwhelming interest in the AHRT initiative, we are now offering the webinar online. More […]

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EAP renewals now for 5 years!!

EAP renewals now for 5 years after second renewal for RA, PsA and AS!!   Full details in: EAP note to ORA members […]

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EAP now covering Actemra for JIA

Click here for new EAP crtieria for polyarticular JIA, now including Actemra […]

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Methotrexate injectable availability

Methotrexate 50mg/2mL with Preservative Vials – Sandoz vs Mayne Brand The Sandoz product, DIN#02398427, is now the only product reimbursed by the Ontario Drug Benefit program at a cost of $8.92. Click here […]

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