New OMA Resources on Patient Attachment Bonuses and FHO+ Locums & FHO+ Webinar Reminder
Dear SGFP Members,
In case you missed it in last week’s OMA News, we wanted to highlight new resources related to patient attachment bonuses and FHO+ locums, as well as a reminder about the upcoming FHO+ billing webinar next week.
We know these changes are landing in already full clinical days, and the lack of clear timelines is adding pressure for many of you. Please know that SGFP is actively seeking answers and advocating for a rollout that supports your work rather than complicates it. We will continue to keep you informed.
FHO+ Billing Webinar
Join Drs. Ryan Banach and Salesh Budhoo and the Section on General and Family Practice, with me moderating, on March 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. for a webinar that will cover key changes to billing codes and fee values, what’s staying the same and what’s changing, and practical guidance on what to bill and what to avoid.
New patient attachment bonus resource
We know many of you have questions about the new patient attachment bonuses. Family physicians in all patient enrolment models will be eligible for these bonuses for rostering unattached patients beginning July 1, 2025. The OMA has released a new resource that provides an overview of the bonuses and answers to common questions.
Some key implementation details are still pending from the Ministry of Health, including the specific billing codes, when they can begin to be used, and the process for claiming bonuses for retroactively enrolled patients. The OMA is pressing for clarity on these points. Once the ministry provides this information, the OMA will update the resource and we will notify members.
FHO+ and locums
Many doctors in the FHO model have asked us for guidance on hiring locums under FHO+. OMA has published a new resource that explains how payments flow to a FHO+ locum and some key things to consider when building the locum’s contract.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Dave Barber
Chair, SGFP
Other Resources
2026 OCFP Awards: Nominate a Deserving Colleague
Nominations for the 2026 OCFP Awards are now open, and we need your help to make this year's awards a success!
These awards celebrate outstanding family physicians, residents, and medical students whose dedication exemplifies the best of the profession.
Nominate a Deserving Colleague: Do you know a peer or colleague whose contributions deserve recognition? Please consider nominating them. The deadline is Sunday, March 15, 2026. You can
Cancer Care Talks Webinar Recording: O-RADSTM in Practice
The Cancer Care Integration and Disease Advisory Program at Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) recently held a Cancer Care Talks Webinar: O-RADSTM in Practice: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Decision-Making for Ovarian Cancers.
Agenda Topics Included:
- Overview of Ovarian Masses and Importance of Standardized Reporting
- Introduction to O-RADSTM
- Emerging Evidence: Sub-stratification of O-RADS 4TM
- Reading and Applying O-RADSTM Reports
- Case-Based Learning: Ontario Context
To watch the webinar recording, CLICK HERE.
Ontario Psychiatric Association 2026 Psychotherapy Day Conference
Family Physicians may register as OPA Associates to access discounted rates for the 2026 Psychotherapy Day Conference, Managing Complex Trauma: Embracing Unknowns and Confronting Challenges.
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: Vantage Venues in Toronto.
Early Bird pricing runs until the end of April and includes lunch and dinner.
The program features four expert talks and a panel discussion on psychotherapeutic approaches to complex PTSD, including sensorimotor and psychodynamic strategies, Integrated Suicide and Trauma Therapy, AI in mental health care, and expanded-consciousness modalities.
Program details: https://eopa.ca/events/opa-psychotherapy-2026/program
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