Divisions of Family Practice are groups of physicians organized at the local or regional level who work to address common health care goals. This initiative was designed to improve patient care, increase family physicians’ influence on health care delivery and policy and provide professional satisfaction for physicians. Divisions provide physicians with a stronger collective voice and more impact in their community and, at the same time, support them collectively and individually to improve their clinical practices, offer comprehensive patient services, and influence health service decision-making in their community. Divisions will lead to: • Enhanced access to primary care for patients – resulting in better health outcomes • Solutions and programs developed for specific health care issues, unique to each community • Greater personal and professional support for physicians • A more efficient and sustainable health care system
