Welcome to AFHTO:
Your Primary Care Team Partner
At the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario —or just AFHTO for short—we’re on a mission to make primary care better for everyone in Ontario, both patients and providers. We’re a hub for collaboration in care, where evidence-based practice is shared and a community of innovators unites to transform the system.
We fight for fair, sustainable funding to ensure primary care teams have the resources needed to deliver top-tier care. Together with nearly 200 member organizations of almost 5,000 interprofessional healthcare professionals, administrators and staff, we care for 3.5 million Ontarians.
We’re leading the charge to create a stronger, more equitable healthcare system for Ontario.
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The best care takes a team
Primary care is where we typically turn first when sick, vulnerable or in need of someone to listen and guide us. It’s here we find trust, comfort and continuity of care while feeling seen, heard and valued. Primary care teams are usually led by family physicians or nurse practitioners working alongside dietitians, social workers and other dedicated healthcare professionals, working together to care for you, the whole you. While every team looks a little different, they all share a common goal: care through collaboration. These teams are essential to making Ontario’s Your Health Plan a success, cut wait times and make healthcare more accessible for everyone.
Together we’re transforming care
The benefits of team-based primary care are well researched and documented. They include:
- Improved care utilization without an increase in cost.
- Greater patient and provider satisfaction
- Fewer avoidable emergency department visits
- Improved treatment adherence and preventive care
- Better continuity and coordination of care
Our Approach to Meaningful Change
We’re focused on strengthening primary care teams in Ontario from all sides:
Evidence-Based Care
Supporting and sharing research-driven solutions for high-quality care.
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Championing Change
Advocating for fair and sustainable funding and policies.
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Partnering for Progress
Collaborating with others to amplify and elevate the voice of primary care teams.
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Meaningful Measurement
Measuring what matters to improve patient outcomes and care, such as high impact practice with opportunity to scale and spread.
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Celebrating Success
Sharing stories of how primary care teams are changing lives.
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Education and Events
Advancing knowledge through continuous learning and best practice sharing. Webinars, toolkits and afhto’s annual conference!
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Be a Voice for Change – Become an AFHTO Member Organization
Join the nearly 200 organizations already amplifying the voice of primary care in Ontario through AFHTO. By uniting, we strengthen our impact and drive the change Ontario’s healthcare system needs. As a member, you’ll gain access to key resources, professional development, and advocacy efforts for equitable funding. Join us to help shape the future of healthcare in Ontario.
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AFHTO has been instrumental in enhancing our primary care practices. Their resources and support have empowered our team to deliver better healthcare services, ensuring we stay updated with the latest evidence and success stories. We are grateful for their commitment to improving healthcare in Ontario.
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