OHTs are becoming the provincial vehicle to implement change in the health care system. These changes ultimately improve the health of the population. In 2024-25, The BOHT has priorities in both improving care for patients (clinical priorities), as well as how our local health system is organized (structural priorities).

Clinical Priorities:

1. To support the integration of care by coordinating health and social services in Burlington and surrounding communities.
   • Expansion of the Community Remote Care Management Program
   • Spread of the Community Wellness Hub model
2. To make navigating the health care system easier for patients.
   • Curate local service information across Health811 and the Burlington Health Navigator App
3. To assist patients have access to primary care, especially those who don’t have a regular primary care provider.
   • Support of the Prime Care Family Health Team Gender Care Clinic

Structural Priorities:

1. To ensure the BOHT is prepared to delivery integrated home care services.
   • Creation of Integrated Home Care Committee
2. To incorporate as a not-for-profit organization by through collaboration with members.
   • Incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in January 2024.
3. To engage primary care providers.
   • Develop a Primary Care Network and Primary Care Network Leadership Council
4. Embed a digital and data plan throughout the BOHT
   • Partner with Greater Hamilton Health Network and Middlesex London Ontario Health Team to launch HealthPathways in Canada