OCFP Advocacy

The voice of Ontario's family physicians

OCFP advocates with government, healthcare organizations and the public to create the conditions family physicians need to deliver excellent care — and to ensure Ontarians have access to the primary care they deserve.

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Current

Our advocacy priorities

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Administrative Burden Reduction

Unnecessary paperwork and documentation requirements consume an estimated 2–3 hours of physician time per day. OCFP is advocating for systemic changes that restore that time to patient care.

OCFP recommends

  • Mandate standardized prior authorization processes across Ontario insurers and programs
  • Invest in interoperable digital infrastructure to eliminate duplicate data entry
  • Fund physician-administration partnership models to delegate appropriate tasks
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Physician Shortage and Access to Primary Care

More than 2.3 million Ontarians do not have a family doctor. OCFP is calling for immediate government action to invest in primary care capacity and remove barriers to practice.

OCFP recommends

  • Immediately increase training positions for family medicine residents in Ontario
  • Expand and streamline pathways for international medical graduates to enter Ontario practice
  • Invest in team-based care models that extend physician capacity

Policy Submissions

Our formal submissions to government, committees and regulatory bodies.

Reports & Research

Data, surveys and research that support our advocacy positions.

Family Physicians in Action

How Ontario family physicians are making the case for better primary care.

Public Campaigns

Campaigns raising awareness about the value of family medicine and primary care.

PRIMARY CARE ADVOCACY

Championing Ontario Family Physicians

Over 2.5M Ontarians need a family doctor. Explore our solutions to cut 19 hours of weekly paperwork and expand team-based care.

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