An analysis of alternative funding for physicians practicing gynecologic oncology in Ontario, Canada prior to 2001.

OBJECTIVE: To consider the policy issue of physician reimbursement by examining the events that preceded the Ontario Gynecologic Oncologists moving from a fee-for-service environment to an alternate payment plan in 2001. METHODS: The sources of information included a literature search, reviewing Canadian newspapers, interactions with key leaders in the field (Ontario Medication Association, University physicians), and meeting minutes from both …