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Ontario surgeons open private practice due to OHIP billing delays, reflecting wider system frustrations.
Ontario surgeons Dr. Ronen Avram and Dr. Chris Coroneos have opened a private practice in Burlington after years of frustration with OHIP billing delays and denials, despite developing a breast reconstruction technique for cancer patients.
They say the system’s inefficiencies, including rejected claims and excessive administrative work, have diverted time from patient care and contributed to burnout.
Their shift reflects broader concerns across Ontario, where many surgeons, especially in plastic surgery, are moving to private practice for better pay and fewer bureaucratic hurdles.
The Ontario Medical Association continues to urge provincial reforms, including updated billing codes, faster claim processing, and an ombudsman, but says no meaningful progress has been made.
Los cirujanos de Ontario abren consultorios privados debido a los retrasos en la facturación de OHIP, lo que refleja frustraciones más amplias del sistema.