"The (federal government's) letter really underscores the importance of the provincial government's immediate implementation of a robust, sustainable funding mechanism to support nurse practitioners as key members of health-care workforce."
"The lack of easily accessible funding models has historically limited the number of public positions and practice settings for nurse practitioners in Ontario."
"Flexible funding mechanisms will support nurse practitioners in delivering the timely, high-quality, accessible care that Ontarians deserve."
Ontario will not meet the April 1 deadline to publicly fund all medically necessary services from nurse practitioners, as mandated by the federal government. Health Minister Sylvia Jones previously urged the federal government to address a loophole in the Canada Health Act that allowed fees for primary care. The province is currently reviewing implementation expectations but will not incur penalties for non-compliance until April 2027. Critics emphasize the need for immediate funding mechanisms to support nurse practitioners in providing accessible care.
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