Janelle Meredith

The recent audit of Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) billing practices has uncovered troubling patterns that raise serious concerns about the integrity of healthcare billing. Among the findings, some physicians billed for more than 24 hours of service in a single day, an impossible feat that signals potential overbilling or fraud. One ophthalmologist stood out by billing $6.7 million in a single year, which is double the amount billed by the next highest physician. These figures highlight...

Managing patients with multiple chronic conditions presents a growing challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Research shows that individuals with multimorbidity—having two or more chronic diseases—use healthcare services at a much higher rate than those with a single condition. This increased utilization drives up costs significantly, exposing weaknesses in the current fragmented care models. To address this, healthcare providers and policymakers must rethink how care is delivered to...

Access to timely and comprehensive primary care is a cornerstone of effective healthcare systems. Yet, recent reports from the Auditor General of Ontario reveal a troubling pattern: patients face increasing barriers to primary care, which leads to more severe health issues presenting in emergency departments. These systemic failures are not just administrative problems; they have real consequences for patient health and safety. This post explores the findings from the 2023 and 2025 Auditor...