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ARTICLE · 08 JANUARY 2021

2020 Year In Review

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The past year has brought challenging times with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Health system stakeholders across the continuum of care have been working in collaboration to respond to the health crisis and meet the needs of our communities.

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2020 Year in Review

The past year has brought challenging times with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Health system stakeholders across the continuum of care have been working in collaboration to respond to the health crisis and meet the needs of our communities.  

Miller Thomson's Health Industry Group has had the privilege of supporting health industry organizations in responding to this challenge. We have strived to keep you apprised of important legal, legislative and policy changes and have provided a number of complimentary educational offerings to the health industry. Download our Ontario Health Industry Group 2020 Year in Review for more details.

The Miller Thomson Health Industry Group is on call to support your legal needs relating to your pandemic response, health system transformation, digital health and privacy modernization, governance, advocacy, and other complex needs.

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