The Ontario Rheumatology Association is now accepting online membership renewals. In light of the financial challenges many of us have endured over the last 6 months, we will not be increasing membership fees this year. The […]
Transition to Publicly Funded Shingrix® Vaccine for Ontario’s Shingles Immunization Program
Starting mid-October 2020, the Ontario publicly funded shingles (Herpes Zoster) immunization program will begin to transition to Shingrix® vaccine instead of Zostavax®II vaccine. It is important to note that this is for adults […]
Biosimilar Form
With so many new and emerging biosimilars, we have created a simple document that you may find useful. We will update it as new information becomes available. You may access the form here: […]
Interview With Dr. Carter Thorne – Biosimilar Switching in Canada
Dr. Carter Thorne was approached by the Centre for Biosimilars to discuss his views on Canada’s comfort level with biosimilars and the future of switching policies. For more information, please visit this link: […]
OHIP Bulletin (Posted on August 7, 2020)
To access the August 7, 2020 OHIP Bulletin, please click on this link: OHIP Bulletin Aug 7 2020 Please also note the following information provided by OMA President Dr. Samantha Hill: Phase I […]
Arthritis + Patient App Developed by One of Our Own!
Dr. Manisha Mulgund, a community rheumatologist in Hamilton, has developed an app that provides patient education and self-management. It is a free app and has been released on iOS and android App Store. […]
Common Questions on E078 Billings
With the recent good news announcement from the OMA on E078, many of you have questions on how to move forward. Dr. Philip Baer has written to the ORA membership to provide some […]
Good News Announcement from the OMA on E078!
The OMA announced yesterday that the payment equivalent to in-office fees will now be made for all virtual visits (assuming all requirements in the Schedule of Benefits are met), including E078! Here is […]
Virtual Physical Assessment in Arthritis Care – Webinar July 6
The Arthritis Health Professional Association is hosting a webinar on virtual care. The guest speaker is Jocelyne Murdoch. The webinar takes place on July 6, 7:30pm. For more information including login details, please […]
Special Authorization Digital Information Exchange (SADIE) 2.0 Now Available – with Designates!
The MOHLTC has confirmed that SADIE 2.0 is now available! For more information, and to access SADIE, please visit the Ministry website: SADIE […]
