Bill 138, the Plan to Build Ontario Together Act received Royal Assent on December 10, 2019. The impact of this… Read More →
Billing issues
Series of Reforms Aimed at Increasing Transparency in How Physicians Bill OHIP
Physician Billings Now Public There has been longstanding public demand for increased transparency regarding the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)… Read More →
“Uninsured Services: Billing and Block Fees Policy” Approved by CPSO Council
“Uninsured services” are physician services not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). These types of services include, for… Read More →
Business Arrangements May Attract College Scrutiny
In our health law practice, we are often asked to provide advice with respect to whether the proposed business arrangements… Read More →
Doctors should be careful when sending out fee letters
Following a recent article in the National Post describing a patient’s upset on receiving a letter from her doctor relating to fees, Elyse commented… Read More →
Dentists Responsible for Fees billed in their name – Board
There is a clear message that can be taken from a recent decision of the Health Professions Appeal and Review… Read More →