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 […]
Dr Mary Bell announced as the 2015 Rheumatologist of the Year!
Dr Arthur Karasik, President, ORA; Dr Mary Bell, Recipient of the 2015 Rheumatologist of the Year Award; Dr Vandana Ahluwalia, Past President of the ORA […]
Participate in the Canadian Rheumatology Association “Stand Up and Be Counted” Survey
Interested in participating in the CRA “Stand Up and Be Counted” Survey. Please click on this link for more details. […]
New Rheumatology Tools Now Available for Oscar Users! More information ….
New tools have recently been developed by Dr. Henry Averns through the support of the ORA. Visit rheumors.com/oscar-resources for more information including web-based Arthritis Assessment forms, Disease Outcome Measures, Calculators and more. […]
Update on Naproxen Suspension
Naproxen suspension has been relisted on Ontario Drug Benefits plan […]
Triple therapy for RA now approved for EAP
The Exceptional Access Program has decided to accept failure of 3 months of standard triple therapy (MTX 20 mg qweekly, Sulfasalzine 2 gm/day and Plaquenil 400 mg daily) as equivalent to failure of […]
Update on Sulfasalazine shortage
The Sulfasalazine ENTERIC by PMS (generic) is on back order until April 9, 2015. The Sulfasalazine plain by PMS is available. The Sulfasalazine EN tablets by PFIZER are on backorder but according to […]
How to change your billing from internal medicine to rheumatology
Changes to OHIP fee schedule now make billing as a rheumatologist much more compelling. The process to switch your billing status with OHIP is available here. […]
