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Thinking about an EMR then give a thought to us. Now is the time to consider an EMR while the government is helping with the funding.
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Program Overview.
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Here is a summary of important details of the New EMR Adoption Program. For additions details see www.OntarioMD.ca
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A $236 Million Commitment.
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eHealth Ontario has committed $236 million in total support and investment to be distributed over a 3 year period. Each physician receives $27,100.
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Target Adoption by 5700 more Physicians by 2012.
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The EMR adoption program is intended to increase the number of EMR users in Ontario at a rate of about 1900 physicians per year.
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Specialists get EMR funding along with General Practitioners.
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The program includes community based physicians including funding for family practitioners as many as 1100 specialists.
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Extendend funding with upgrades for PCIT Program Adopters.
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Physicians who previously received funding under Ontario's Primary Care IT (PCIT) program may be eligible for funding to upgrade their EMR and can receive monthly subsidies of $400/month.
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Applications start November 2, 2009.
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Applications can be turned in starting November 2, 2009 through September 30, 2011 (applications for upgrade funding are accepted through January 31, 2012).
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