• Patient Privacy: PHIPA – An Overview

    Part 1 of this Patient Privacy series focuses on the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA), which is an Ontario statute that governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information in the health sector. In addition to reviewing the key obligations of health information custodians under PHIPA, a summary of recently proposed amendments will be provided. Speaker: Lad Kucis from Gardiner Roberts LLP More Resources: Patient Privacy: PHIPA - The Electronic...

  • Patient Privacy: PHIPA – The Electronic Health Record

    Part 2 of this Patient Privacy series focuses on the proposed creation of the “Electronic Health Record” (EHR), which would be an electronic system developed and maintained by a Government prescribed organization to enable health information custodians to collect, use and disclose personal health information for the purpose of providing health care. Items to be discussed include the functions and responsibilities of the prescribed organization; the obligations of health information custodians with respect to the...

  • AODA: Accessible Employment and Customer Service Standards

    This overview will demystify the requirements of the Accessible Employment and Customer Service standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and how you can ensure accessibility in hiring, staff retention, career development opportunities and customer service. The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario supports the vision of an accessible Ontario by 2025 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA) through the development, implementation and enforcement of accessibility standards that apply to public...

  • Business Practices 

    This webinar will make members aware of the expectations set out by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario regarding business practices, including with respect to advertising, disclosure of fees, block fees and/or payment plans, etc. Speaker: Lad Kucis, Gardiner Roberts LLP Watch the Webinar Additional Resources: Advantage Partner in Health Law – Gardiner Roberts LLP The College of Chiropractors of Ontario Standards of Practice (College of Chiropractors of Ontario) Downloads Business Practices - Presentation Slides...

  • Commercial General Liability: Employees vs. Contractors  

    This webinar will help you understand how Commercial General Liability responds when actions are brought against third party independent contractors (i.e. chiropractors, RMTs, physiotherapists, and other healthcare practitioners). Watch the Webinar Additional Resources Commercial General Liability: Employee or Contractor Protecting Your Business: Commercial General Liability Insurance Falls and Floods: Protecting Your Office How To Be Smarter Than Your Insurance Broker Downloads Commercial General Liability: Employees vs. Contractors - Presentation Slides

  • Changes to the CCO Public Register

    Lad Kucis of Gardiner Roberts LLP will be speaking on the types of information that are posted on the CCO public register regarding chiropractors, including new types of information mandated by recent by-law changes. In addition, Lad will be discussing the potential implications that this new era of transparency will have on chiropractors. Speaker Lad Kucis, Gardiner Roberts LLP Watch Webinar Additional Resources Changes to the CCO Public Register – presentation slides (PDF) Accounting...

  • Legal Traps for Chiropractors and How To Avoid Them (Rebroadcast)

    As a health care professional, a Chiropractor needs to wear many hats: doctor, human resources manager, marketing director, a chief operating officer, chief executive officer and treasurer, to name a few. Learn how to minimize the risks and maximize profits by adhering to essential best legal practices Speaker: David Mills, Mills & Mills LLP Original Broadcast: May 28, 2014 Watch Webinar

  • PHIPA: An Overview of Patient Privacy Obligations – Part 1

    Part 1 of this Patient Privacy series focuses on the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), which is an Ontario statute that governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information in the health sector. In addition to reviewing the key obligations of health information custodians under PHIPA, a summary of recently proposed amendments will be provided. Speakers Lad Kucis, Gardiner Roberts LLP Watch Webinar More Resources Patient Privacy: PHIPA - The Electronic...

  • PHIPA: The Electronic Health Record – Part 2

    Part 2 of this Patient Privacy series focuses on the proposed creation of the “Electronic Health Record” (EHR); a system developed and maintained by a Government prescribed organization to enable health information custodians to collect, use and disclose personal health information for the purpose of providing health care. To be discussed: the functions and responsibilities of the prescribed organization; the obligations of health information custodians; the collection of EHR information by the Ministry of Health...

  • How to Prepare for Auto Insurance Patients – Part 1

    Learn how to prepare for your first auto accident patient. We will examine how FSCO and HCAI work together to help you treat patients under the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG). Join us for guidance on how to register for a license as a FSCO service provider and the steps required to include these patients on your roster. Speaker Dr. Moez Rajwani, OCA Watch Webinar https://youtu.be/WTyeGGWo4po Additional Resources How to Prepare for Auto Insurance Patients -...