Physician registration has been extended until October 31, 2024, for the two-year patient-to-physician Secure Messaging Proof-of-Concept Pilot

To: All Physicians
Category: Physician Services
Written by: Digital Health Program Branch, Digital and Analytics Strategy Division
Date issued: July 26, 2024
Bulletin Number: 240705

Registration period extended until October 31, 2024

Physicians can continue to register for the two-year (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026) patient-to-physician Secure Messaging Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Pilot until October 31, 2024.

The Secure Messaging PoC is intended for physicians who have a significant interest in providing services by secure messaging in their practice, or are currently doing so, and are willing to be part of a time-limited, evaluated PoC that will inform the overall strategic approach for secure messaging in Ontario, including elements such as technology and implementation approaches.

Registered physicians have agreed to participate in the evaluation and abide by the terms and conditions of the Secure Messaging PoC and receive permission to submit claims for public funding provided by the Ontario Virtual Care Program (OVCP) for the delivery of eligible uninsured services to patients by secure messaging during the two-year duration (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026) of the Secure Messaging PoC.

More information on the Secure Messaging Proof-of-Concept Pilot

Please see INFOBulletin #240103 for more information such as, Secure Messaging PoC overview, how to register, Billing Guide, etc.

Keywords/Tags

Physicians; Ontario Virtual Care Program; OVCP; Secure Messaging; Secure Messaging Service Encounter; K303A; Virtual; Virtual Care; Virtual Visits; Physician Services Agreement

Contact information

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