Paperwork Reduction Initiative

Cutting Administrative Burden

Ontario family physicians spend 19 hours every week on uncompensated administrative tasks. We are calling on government to streamline form requirements, fund AI scribes, and standardize specialist e-referrals.

19 Hours

Spent on paperwork per week per physician

75%

Report paperwork as a primary driver of burnout

11,000+

More patients cared for if paperwork is halved

Solution 1

Form Simplification & Standard Digital Templates

Standardize Ontario Ministry of Health, disability, and private insurance forms into smart digital EMR templates to eliminate duplicate data entry.

Read Policy Brief →
Solution 2

AI Ambient Scribing Technology Funding

Provide provincial funding subsidies for verified AI medical scribe tools to automate clinical documentation during patient visits.

View AI Scribe Guides →
Solution 3

Centralized e-Referrals & Consultation Hubs

Replace legacy fax-based specialist referrals with centralized, single-entry e-referrals to reduce lost faxes and administrative follow-ups.

Read Referral Capacity Study →
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