You will
soon receive your election package and ballot
from the OMA. I am writing to ask for your
continued support as Director for District 3.
I believe I have the experience and the
reputation for fairness that the position
requires. My experience as a representative of
the Kitchener-Waterloo Academy of Medicine and
District executive has taught me the importance
of representing Specialist and GP interests
fairly and equally. My objective is always to
improve the working conditions for all physicians
and advocate for groups or individuals who are
disadvantaged. I am a strong supporter of
choice of practice style and method of
remuneration. The diversity of practice styles
reflected in our District emphasizes the
importance of choice. With villages, small towns,
large towns, small and large cities the style of
Family Practice varies widely across our
District. It is very important that Family
Doctors have a variety of practice styles and
methods of remuneration to choose from. The
problem we have now is that the Fee for Service
model is not properly compensated or supported.
Negotiations have made significant gains at
equalizing the compensation for FHGs and Fee for
Service Physicians and their successful
conclusion is vital. A Comprehensive Care Fee,
expanded basket, provision for solo
practitioners, bonuses, resolution of on call and
after hours commitment are needed. Whether you
prefer Fee for Service, Blended, Capitated or
Salaried payment plan you need proper support and
compensation. Each model needs to be equally well
compensated and equally accessible to all Family
Doctors.
The Coalition has
indicated that their goal is to promote the
interests of GPs by any means and they have
indicated that they are prepared to break up the
OMA to accomplish these objectives. I believe
strongly that the strength of the Medical
Profession is our ability to work cooperatively
as Specialists and GPs to accomplish the goals of
all physicians within the OMA. A strong united
profession is needed as we deal with an
increasingly aggressive and powerful government.
Please take the
time to read the enclosed endorsements. I will
continue to promote the interests of all
physicians in our District with your continued
support.
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