Dr. Jane Philpott, the chair of Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team, recently emphasized the urgent need to improve access to healthcare for over two million Ontarians who lack a family doctor. In a recent interview, she explained what the biggest holes are in today’s healthcare system. It was clear she feels deeply about the work her team has done to address this urgent topic.
Philpott is a high-quality, highly-experienced primary care provider. Fast forward to today, and he’s one of the leaders of efforts to make healthcare more accessible in the province. During the discussion, she pointed out that many individuals are struggling to navigate a system that is not adequately meeting their needs.
Ability to provide care has quickly become the number one issue. This problem is increasing as fewer residents have a defined family doctor. Philpott was quick to point out that her team is aware of these gaps. They are intentionally working to develop strategies to close them. “It is essential to ensure that every Ontarian has access to a family doctor,” she remarked, stressing the importance of this issue in public health discussions.
In her role as chair, Philpott leads initiatives aimed at increasing the number of healthcare providers available to serve communities. It means seeking out new, flexible clinic models and more effective recruitment strategies to fortify the workforce. Our primary care action team is committed to identifying short-term solutions. They are focused on making sure improved, stable, long-term sustainability in healthcare access is felt across Ontario.
The purpose of Philpott’s interview was to highlight the obstacles that most of New Orleans’ residents still have to overcome in order to access quality and timely care. By shining a light on these issues, she aims to rally support for the reforms that need to be implemented to build a better healthcare system.
The situation remains critical, with many Ontarians facing delays in receiving medical attention due to the shortage of family doctors. We believe that under Philpott’s leadership these disparities can be eliminated and a more responsive healthcare environment created.
