Dr. Carter Thorne is the 2015 Recipient of the Canadian Rheumalotogy Association’s Distinguished Rheumatologist Award. Read the full article … […]
Important Update Regarding EAP Criteria for Rituxan in Adult RA
Important EAP Update Regarding Rituxan in Adult RA! Read more … […]
Stand up and be counted
The Canadian Rheumatology Association is determining the actual number of rheuamtologists in Canada. There will be surveys sent during the year and a booth will be up at the CRA in Quebec City […]
EMR User Forum
On January 15, Dr. Vandana Ahluwalia and the EMR committee hosted an EMR forum to a well-attended group of Rheumatologists, Office Staff and AHPs. A copy of Dr. Ahluwalia’s presentation may be found […]
Drug shortage persists
Salazopyrin Enteric coated from Pfizer and generic leflunomide continue to part of ongoing drugs shortage. More news to follow once we have further information. Click here for source document and web resource […]
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. […]
Prevnar now available
ODB is now covering Prevnar pneumococcal vaccine patients receiving immunosuppression including biologics. Full information is here. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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! […]