Report semi-annually on physician recruitment progress

Councillor Votes

Full Resolution Text

That Council approve the recommendations as amended: a) That a $580,000 budget be established to implement a multi-pronged, pilot approach for physician recruitment and retention activities for a term-ending December 31,2025, including: i. Continue the existing $15,000 incentive (over three years) for family physicians that establish new practices in the City of Peterborough; ii. Develop and implement a “Whole of Village” incentive program, engaging local physicians, organizations and businesses as part of the recruitment efforts; iii. Consult with the local Family Physician Think Tank about short, medium, and long-term actions for family physician recruitment and retention in Peterborough; iv. Create a temporary Physician Recruitment Coordinator position for a two-year period to support the provision of the incentive program and implement a strategic workplan including coordinating with the Family Physician Think Tank; and v. Develop and implement an advocacy plan related to the provincial health care system to support physician recruitment efforts. b) That the budget for the pilot approach be funded from the Physician Recruitment Reserve of $350,000, the 2024 budget allocation for physician recruitment of$100,000 and a pre-commitment of the 2025 budget of $130,000. c) Amended as follows: That staff report to Council every six months on the status of the “Whole of Village” incentive program efforts and the in-house physician recruitment services ahead of 2026 Budget deliberations."