The Progressive Conservative government of Ontario has unveiled a $1.4 billion plan aimed at ensuring every resident has access to a primary care provider. Led by Dr. Jane Philpott, the initiative involves forming 305 new primary care teams and aims to connect an additional 300,000 individuals to healthcare services. The strategy, intended to eliminate the current waitlist for family physicians by 2026, coincides with upcoming provincial elections. Despite concerns about political timing, officials insist the initiative is a commitment to improve healthcare accessibility in Ontario.
"Ontario is embarking on a historic opportunity to build a primary care system where the guarantee of access to a primary care team is as automatic as a child being assigned to a school in their community."
"The plan is ambitious, and the changes won't happen overnight."
"The plan is in place, that work will continue, and we now have that opportunity to build that excitement."
The funding will help create and/or expand 305 primary care teams throughout the province, connecting 300,000 more people to primary care this year.
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