The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) announced one-time pilot funding to support inter-professional primary care teams to provide better patient care through more effective treatment and management of Low Back Pain (LBP). Funding is available to teams/ organizations that operate in the following primary care settings: Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics, Family Health Teams, Aboriginal Health Access Centres and Community Health Centres. The pilot will provide one-time, time-limited funding for a minimum of 12 months to a maximum of 24 months, to support primary care organizations in the design, planning and implementation of a LBP management program within their organizational context. Funding can be used to either enhance an existing program or create a new one if one does not exist. For more information and to complete an application please click on the following:
- Memorandum: Primary Care Low Back Pain (PCLBP) Pilot
- From Susan Fitzpatrick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Negotiations and Accountability Management Division.
- Application Template
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- Excellent Care for All: Low Back Pain Strategy