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On December 12, 2017, the Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017  passed third reading and received Royal Assent, thereby rescinding the Independent Health Facilities Act. Under the new legislation, in Schedule 6 of the Act, the Medical Radiation and Imaging Technology Act, 2017 will replace the Medical Radiation Technology Act, 1991 with new legislation that… Read more »

Significant change is afoot for our industry.  Learn first-hand at the annual conference on September 8th at Le Parc Conference Centre, Richmond Hill. Register today! IDCA Conference 2017 Brochure for registration

On August 2, 2017, the CMRTO received a letter from the Workforce Planning and Regulatory Affairs Division of the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care directing the CMRTO to regulate diagnostic medical sonographers and begin registration by January 2018. The measure will “enhance public protection and make the regulatory framework consistent for all areas of… Read more »

Survival Economies for IHFs is this year’s theme on September 8th at Le Parc Conference Centre in Richmond Hill, ON.  Register today…. IDCA Conference 2017 Brochure for registration

Updates and insights for the IHF community…. IDCA Newsletter-2017 Spring final

Friday September 8th, join us for the IDCA’s 2017 Conference at Le Parc Conference Centre in Richmond Hill.

The Ministry of Labour is inviting employer and labour representatives to ensure that both perspectives are heard in developing the plans for the upcoming year. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to provide input on how Ontario’s occupational health and safety enforcement strategy can work to optimize workplace health, safety and fairness. These discussions… Read more »

Review the latest notice reminding independent health facilities that a person may not access IFHP coverage if claiming (even in part) under a public or private health insurance plan/program. Furthermore, the IFHP does not coordinate benefits, hence, no co-payments are possible. See the full notice in English and French.  There is contact information should you have questions…. Read more »

In the next few weeks, the Ministry will be contacting all facilities with an Xray machine used on humans in Ontario, to complete a questionnaire electronically.  The information your provide builds on the first assessment conducted in 2013 that helped provide the Ministry with an initial set of learnings about, and improvements to, the Ministry’s… Read more »

Note the refocus of this year’s conference based on the presentations confirmed. Look forward to seeing you on September 30th. IDCA Conference Brochure 2016 updated