FHO+ Roundtable: The Future of Family Medicine in Ontario | Full Panel Premiere

Join Ontario’s leading voices in family medicine for an in-depth FHO+ roundtable; exploring payment reform, administrative burden, gender equity, and the future of primary care.In this candid discussion, Dr. Jobin Varughese (President, Ontario College of Family Physicians), Dr. Sharon Bal (Vice-Chair, Ontario Medical Association), and Dr. Dave Barber share practical insight, breakthrough moments, and real stories about modern compensation, team-based care, and the challenges facing clinicians and patients.Key highlights:How the FHO+ model addresses pain points and improves support for doctors and patientsThe reality of administrative work, complexity, and patient careGender pay gap and how hourly models drive equity in medicineThe importance of continuity, longitudinal relationships, and team-based careVoices calling for physician leadership at decision-making tables, retention, and system-wide changeWatch, subscribe, and join the conversation reshaping Ontario healthcare. Drop your questions for the panel, share your stories about primary care, and let us know how you envision the next generation of family medicine!For extra content and updates, visit https://www.getrhythmic.com/breaking-silos-in-canadian-healthcare.🔔 Special Announcements in This Episode:💼 Explore partnership opportunities and financial security with Cooperators Group and Jeff Welsh, J & J Welsh Financial Services; trusted advisors supporting healthcare professionals and organizations.🌟 Find out about new practice openings and career options with the Peterborough Family Health Team, offering flexibility, team support, and meaningful community impact.#FHOplus #OntarioHealthcare #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine #HealthcareLeaders #AdministrativeBurden #GenderEquity #TeamBasedCare #ContinuityOfCare #PhysicianLeadership #CompensationReformSubscribe for more roundtable episodes, comment with your questions, and share this premiere with colleagues driving change in Ontario’s healthcare system!Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Welcome01:30 – Recruitment and Retention in Family Medicine05:00 – Physician Rostering and Access Issues08:30 – Ending Negation: Eliminating Penalties11:30 – Administrative Burden & Stress for Doctors15:00 – Patient Access Challenges & System Interoperability19:00 – Real Stories: Rural and Remote Care22:00 – Team-Based Care: Building Better Supports27:00 – Compensation Reform & System Thinking30:00 – Attachment Problem & Supporting Physicians33:30 – Equity, Digital Health, & Policy36:30 – Retention, Senior Doctors, and New Grads39:00 – Physician Leadership & Decision-Making Tables42:00 – Future Workforce, Young Doctors & Residencies46:00 – Building Solutions for Practice Pain Points50:30 – Final Reflections & Closing Remarks