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Popcorn and devilled eggs: Reflections as OMA, Ontario head to the bargaining table

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September 16, 2020
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Introduction
My Experience on the Negotiating Committee
The Hours
Issues to be Resolved
The Beatles
OMA Staff
The Ministry Team
Mutual Respect
Credit Where Credit is Due
Binding Arbitration Framework
Damage of Unilateral Action
Alberta Healthcare Conflict
William Kaplan
Tough Negotiations

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The Long and Winding Road to Physician Negotiations

Introduction

In October, the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Ontario Ministry of Health will sit down to begin negotiations on a new Physician Services Agreement (PSA) for 2021.

My Experience on the Negotiating Committee

In February 2017, I was fortunate enough to be selected to serve on the OMA negotiating committee (NC) on behalf of Ontario’s physicians.

The Hours

For the next three years, I would spend many hours in both internal meetings and bilateral negotiations.

Issues to be Resolved

Many issues remain unresolved from the 2017 PSA including improving access to primary care, revisiting the Academic Health Science Centers Alternative Funding Plan and Technical Fees.

The Beatles

I refer to the five physicians on the NC as the Beatles: Paul, Laurie, Nik and David.

OMA Staff

I would be remiss if I did not pause to compliment the OMA staff that supported NC throughout the 2017 PSA.

The Ministry Team

The ministry team was led by Deputy Minister Dr. Bob Bell, former Sunnybrook CEO Dr. Barry McLellan, and then Health Quality Ontario President and CEO Dr. Joshua Tepper.

Mutual Respect

While I initially viewed those across the table as adversaries, it became very clear early on that this simply wasn’t the case.

Credit Where Credit is Due

In that regard, I credit Howard Goldblatt and Steven Barrett, co-counsel for the OMA.

Binding Arbitration Framework

The BAF is one of my proudest achievements as a physician leader.

Damage of Unilateral Action

When I applied for NC, it was because I saw the damage that unilateral action had wrought.

Alberta Healthcare Conflict

I worry about when I cast a glance west to Alberta.

William Kaplan

I do not compliment his 2017 arbitration award because I think “we won.”

Tough Negotiations

Make no mistake, these next negotiations are going to be incredibly tough.

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