Business Details
Expert FHO Payment Model Transition Support
Primary Care Advisory is a specialized firm dedicated to supporting family physicians in Ontario through the complexities of primary care payment models. Our expertise lies in guiding medical professionals considering or already participating in the Family Health Organization (FHO) model, ensuring they understand its benefits, obligations, and financial implications. We provide tailored education, tools, and hands-on assistance to facilitate seamless transitions, from income estimation to governance agreement development. Our services include analyzing practice viability, preparing Ministry of Health applications, and offering on-site training to maximize financial benefits.We prioritize minimizing disruption to daily operations while helping physicians fully realize the advantages of the FHO model. Our team also specializes in creating customized governance and cost-sharing agreements, addressing critical issues like vacation coverage, locum retention, and patient roster management. By staying updated on evolving healthcare policies, we empower physicians to navigate the FHO framework effectively and maintain focus on patient care.
Services
FHO Income Estimation
Governance Agreements
Transition Support
Cost Sharing Agreements
Practice Management
Highlights and features
- We specialize in FHO payment model viability assessments for Ontario family physicians.
- Our team provides free income estimation services tailored to your practice's needs.
- We develop customized governance agreements addressing vacation coverage and locum retention.
- On-site training ensures physicians and staff maximize FHO financial benefits.
- Our services minimize practice disruption during the transition to value-based care models.
Services
FHO Income Estimation
We analyze practice financials to estimate income under the Family Health Organization model. Our assessment includes obstetrics, palliative care, and hospital-based work data to identify potential challenges. Physicians receive detailed reports and personalized consultations to evaluate FHO viability without upfront costs.
Governance Agreements
Our team facilitates development of customized FHO governance agreements addressing decision-making processes, physician onboarding, and emergency coverage. We create stress-tested documents that handle scenarios like illness, disability, and practice transitions while ensuring Ministry of Health compliance.
Transition Support
We guide practices through FHO application preparation, staff training, and billing optimization. Our services include Ministry document submission, after-hours scheduling systems, and ongoing education to help physicians capture all available premiums and bonuses.
Cost Sharing Agreements
We develop formal cost-sharing frameworks for clinic overhead, lease responsibilities, and physician departure scenarios. Our memorandums of understanding address staff transitions, patient roster management, and financial obligations during practice changes.
Practice Management
Our consultants provide strategies for maximizing FHO benefits through telemedicine integration and advanced access scheduling. We offer ongoing updates about payment model changes and help practices maintain full patient enrollment while optimizing preventative care bonuses.
Questions
What is the FHO payment model?
The Family Health Organization model is a value-based payment system for Ontario family physicians that combines capitation payments with performance-based bonuses.
How much does your income estimation service cost?
Our income analysis for FHO transition is completely free with no obligation or hidden fees.
Do you help with Ministry of Health applications?
Yes, we prepare all required FHO application documents and ensure compliance with current Ministry regulations.
Can you update existing governance agreements?
We review and revise existing FHO governance agreements to address current practice needs and potential challenges.
What happens during the transition process?
We provide step-by-step support including financial analysis, staff training, and implementation of systems to maximize FHO benefits.
Do you offer ongoing support after transition?
Yes, we provide continuous education about FHO reporting, billing optimization, and practice management strategies.
