OntarioMD
OntarioMD is a not-for-profit, government-funded organization that certifies Electronic Medical Records in Ontario and integrates provincial digital health tools — HRM, OLIS, eConsult, and DHDR — into clinicians' EMR workflows. It serves over 20,000 community-based physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, and EMR vendors across Ontario.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersToronto, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What OntarioMD does
OntarioMD Inc. is a not-for-profit, government-funded health technology organization headquartered at 150 Bloor Street West, Toronto, that operates as the mandated EMR certifying body for the Province of Ontario. Established in 2001, it certifies Electronic Medical Record offerings against Ontario EMR Specifications, validating alignment with provincial EHR connectivity, privacy, and security standards. OntarioMD integrates provincial digital health assets — Health Report Manager (HRM), the Ontario Laboratories Information System (OLIS), eConsult, the Digital Health Drug Repository (DHDR), ClinicalConnect, Ontario Health eForms, SADIE, CCO eReports, HPG/CHRIS, and ONE ID — directly into OMD-certified EMR workflows through EMR Contextual Launch Services, and delivers direct advisory and peer-lead support to clinicians across all Ontario Health Regions.
The organization operates as a Health Information Network Provider under PHIPA (O. Reg. 329/04) for HRM service and administers related EMR Adoption Program arrangements (physician enrollment closed March 2015, with residual obligations ongoing). Its revenue streams consist primarily of Ontario Ministry of Health and Ontario Health program funding, with secondary revenue from fees paid by EMR vendors seeking OMD certification (vendors include TELUS Health, QHR/Accuro, WELLSTAR, Alpha Global IT/GlobeMed, Avaros, MED49/Alembico, AwareMD/Cerebrum, YES Medical, YMS, and Canadian Health Systems). More than 20,000 clinicians access provincial EHR products through OMD-certified EMRs, and over 80% of Ontario primary care physicians use an OMD-certified EMR.
OntarioMD has expanded its mandate to include an AI Scribe Vendor of Record Program (brokered through Supply Ontario), annual Digital Health Conference and Luminary Awards programming, the OMD Educates webinar curriculum, peer-led communities of practice, and an OMD Digital Health Adoption Report. The organization is geographically restricted to Ontario, with OMD Certified EMR Offerings now also serving New Brunswick. It is PHIPA- and PIPEDA-compliant, WCAG 2.0 AA and AODA-conformant, and trades under the brand OMD with sub-brands including OMD Practice Hub, OMD Educates, OMD Virtual Care, the Digital Health Conference, and Luminary Awards.
OntarioMD firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OntarioMD
- Legal name
- OntarioMD Inc.
- Website
- https://ontariomd.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- OntarioMD is a not-for-profit, government-funded organization that certifies Electronic Medical Records in Ontario and integrates provincial digital health tools — HRM, OLIS, eConsult, and DHDR — into clinicians' EMR workflows. It serves over 20,000 community-based physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, and EMR vendors across Ontario.
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OntarioMD industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Healthcare Digital Health Integration
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)
- SIC
- Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EHR Implementation, Optimization, Training & Managed Services (HLACAAAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Clinical Data Repositories (CDR) & Longitudinal Patient Records (HLACAIAH), Clinical Forms, Templates & Digital Consent (eSignature) (HLACAAAJ), De-identification, Tokenization & Privacy-Preserving Data Platforms (HLACAIAK)
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Where OntarioMD is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Toronto
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
OntarioMD business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- Ontario Ministry of Health Funding: OntarioMD receives funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH) to develop and deliver digital health programs, electronic health initiatives, and EMR adoption support. Many programs are funded by the MOH and Ontario Health.
- EMR Vendor Certification Fees: EMR vendors pay certification fees to have their EMR offerings certified by OntarioMD, enabling access to provincial EHR products and services.
- EMR Adoption Program Funding Administration: OntarioMD previously administered EMR Adoption Program funding for physicians adopting certified EMRs. Physician enrollment closed March 2015, but some physicians continue receiving funding under existing agreements.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels16 records
OntarioMD product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OntarioMD certifies Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) used by Ontario community-based clinicians and integrates provincial digital health products — Health Report Manager (HRM), OLIS, eConsult, DHDR, ClinicalConnect, and eForms — into those certified EMRs. It also delivers advisory services, peer leader support, the AI Scribe Vendor of Record Program, privacy and security training, and educational events to clinicians across Ontario Health Regions.
Product overview
OntarioMD operates as a provincial digital health integration organization that connects Ontario's electronic health record (EHR) infrastructure with community-based Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). The company offers a portfolio of products and services centered around its OMD EMR Certification Program, which validates EMR offerings against provincial specifications and enables access to integrated provincial EHR products including Health Report Manager (HRM), OLIS, eConsult, and DHDR. More than 20,000 clinicians use OMD-certified EMRs. The product portfolio includes core services (EMR Certification, Health Report Manager, OLIS, eConsult), advisory and peer support programs, AI Scribe Vendor of Record Program, and educational platforms (Digital Health Conference, Luminary Awards, OMD Educates, Virtual Care). EMR Contextual Launch Services provide seamless access to provincial digital health assets directly within EMR workflows. The company also provides Privacy and Security Training and manages the Digital Health Adoption Report for stakeholder reporting.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OMD Practice Hub: A practice hub resource for clinicians providing information and support for digital health tools and AI scribe programs
- OMD Educates
- OMD Digital Health Conference
- OMD Virtual Care
- Luminary Awards
- Health Report Manager (HRM)
- OMD Advisory Service
- Peer Leader Program
- Privacy & Security Training
- AI Scribe
Products and services
- OMD EMR Certification Program Multi-stage validation process that evaluates EMR offerings against Ontario EMR Specifications covering clinical tools, EHR connectivity, service delivery, privacy and security, and health information exchange standards. Required for EMR vendors to access provincial EHR solutions in Ontario.
- Health Report Manager (HRM) Provincial digital health solution enabling clinicians using OMD-certified EMRs to securely receive patient reports electronically from participating hospitals and specialty clinics. Won the Medtech Breakthrough Award in 2018.
- Ontario Laboratories Information System (OLIS) Deployment Provincial system connecting hospitals, community laboratories, and public health laboratories to enable authorized healthcare providers to access lab test orders and results. Clinicians can view current and past test results at point of care via their certified EMR.
- eConsult Deployment and EMR Integration Digital health solution improving patient care through timely specialist advice by enabling clinicians to send clinical questions about patients to specialists and receive prompt responses, often eliminating the need for in-person specialist visits.
- DHDR EMR Integration Provincial resource providing real-time access to dispensed drug and pharmacy service information including Ontario Drug Benefit drugs, monitored drugs (including opioids), and COVID-19 vaccination information from COVaxON.
- OMD Advisory Service Expert advisors providing free support to clinicians for digital health tool adoption, optimization, privacy and security guidance, and practice efficiency improvements. Advisors are available across Ontario Health regions.
- Peer Leader Program Peer-to-peer support program connecting clinicians with experienced peer leaders who provide technology advice, mentorship, and practical guidance on EMR and digital health tool use.
- Privacy and Security Training Online education tool providing privacy and security training modules for clinicians with completion certificates. Collects user name, licence number, and completion status for compliance tracking.
- AI Scribe Vendor of Record Program Program connecting clinicians with vetted AI scribe vendors to reduce clinical documentation burden. Available through OMD Practice Hub with support from Supply Ontario for procurement.
- EMR Contextual Launch Services Streamlined access to provincial digital health services integrated directly within certified EMR systems, enabling clinicians to access external patient data sources without leaving their EMR workflow.
- OMD Digital Health Adoption Report Interactive dashboard showing adoption of EMRs and digital health tools among community-based clinicians across Ontario Health Regions, with filtering by region, OHT attribution, and clinician attributes.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over $15 million per year in cost avoidance for Ontario's healthcare system from HRM eliminating paper-based report delivery
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use OntarioMD
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
OntarioMD technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
AI capability1 record
Feature8 records
OntarioMD partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH)coreOntarioMD's primary funder and mandate partner. Many programs are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. OntarioMD develops and delivers electronic health initiatives that align and respond to provincial government priorities on behalf of the MOH.
- Ontario HealthcoreOntarioMD is required to provide reporting information on its activities to its funding agent, Ontario Health. OntarioMD also exchanges information with Ontario Health-Digital Services for enrollment purposes for products such as eConsult, provincial EHR assets and viewers, and ONE ID. Ontario Health eForms is integrated as a contextual launch service.
- Ontario Medical Association (OMA)coreOntarioMD exchanges information with OMA member services to maintain up-to-date records and provide services to OMA members. OMA provides office space at 150 Bloor Street West, 9th floor. OntarioMD's privacy and security training may disclose completion status to CME accreditation bodies for granting CME credits.
- Level AccesssupportingLevel Access is a digital accessibility leader providing expert-managed services and training solutions to improve OMD's digital accessibility program and oversee its governance, ensuring tools reduce cognitive load and focus on user experience.
- Supply OntariosupportingOntarioMD's AI Scribe Vendor of Record Program is facilitated through Supply Ontario. Clinician information is shared with Supply Ontario for program enrollment and to connect clinicians with AI scribe Vendors of Record.
- Ontario Health-Digital ServicescoreFor enrollment in products such as eConsult, provincial EHR assets and viewers, and ONE ID, practice information including CPSO numbers and Billing Numbers may be disclosed to Ontario Health-Digital Services for enrollment purposes. ONE ID credentials from Ontario Health are required for accessing provincial digital health services.
- Ontario Laboratories Information System (OLIS)coreOLIS is a provincial system that connects hospitals, community laboratories, public health laboratories and practitioners to facilitate secure electronic exchange of laboratory test orders and results. OntarioMD integrates OLIS with certified EMRs on behalf of Ontario Health.
- Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)supportingOTNhub eConsult is accessible as a contextual launch service through OMD-certified EMRs. OTN provides the telemedicine infrastructure for eConsult exchanges between community clinicians and specialists.
- ClinicalConnect (Southwest Ontario)supportingClinicalConnect is a secure, web-based portal providing clinicians with real-time access to patient electronic medical information from all acute care hospitals, Home and Community Care Services, and Regional Cancer Programs in Southwest Ontario, plus comprehensive provincial data repositories. Integrated as a contextual launch service through certified EMRs.
- Cancer Care OntariosupportingCancer Care Ontario eReports (Screening Activity Report) is an interactive online tool providing screening data for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers. Integrated as a contextual launch service through OMD-certified EMRs.
- Ontario Health eFormssupportingOntario Health eForms is an online platform for authorized users to submit electronic forms through EMRs. Provides access to a library of digital forms with pre-filling of patient and provider demographic information. Integrated as a contextual launch service through OMD-certified EMRs.
- Special Authorization Digital Information Exchange (SADIE)supportingSADIE is a secure online portal for electronically submitting and tracking requests for drugs covered by the Exceptional Access Program (EAP), Blood Glucose Test Strips reimbursement, and Inherited Metabolic Diseases Program registrations. Integrated as a contextual launch service through OMD-certified EMRs.
- Home and Community Care Support Services (HPG/CHRIS)supportingHealth Partner Gateway (HPG/CHRIS) provides a single electronic solution to securely exchange health information between Home and Community Care Support Services and its partners. Integrated as a contextual launch service through OMD-certified EMRs.
- Alpha Global IT Inc. (GlobeMed EMR)supportingEMR vendor with OMD-certified EMR Offering (GlobeMed) integrating provincial EHR products including HRM, OLIS, eConsult, DHDR, ClinicalConnect, and contextual launch services.
- TELUS Health Solutions Inc. (CHR, Med Access EMR, PS Suite EMR)supportingEMR vendor with three OMD-certified EMR Offerings (Collaborative Health Record, Med Access EMR, PS Suite EMR) integrating various provincial EHR products including HRM, OLIS, eConsult, DHDR, ClinicalConnect, and contextual launch services.
- WELLSTAR (Juno EMR, OSCAR Pro)supportingEMR vendor with two OMD-certified EMR Offerings (Juno EMR and OSCAR McMaster - Professional Edition) integrating HRM and other provincial EHR products.
- QHR Technologies Inc. (Accuro EMR)supportingEMR vendor with OMD-certified EMR Offering (Accuro EMR) integrating HRM, OLIS, and other provincial EHR products and contextual launch services.
- Canadian Health Systems Inc. (EMR Advantage)supportingEMR vendor with OMD-certified EMR Offering (EMR Advantage) integrating HRM and OLIS.
- Avaros Inc. (Avaros EMR)supportingEMR vendor with OMD-certified EMR Offering (Avaros EMR) integrating HRM.
- MED49 Solutions Inc. (Alembico EMR)supportingEMR vendor with newly OMD-certified EMR Offering (Alembico EMR) as of July 7, 2026, with eForms Ontario pending deployment.
- AwareMD (Cerebrum EMR)supportingEMR vendor with OMD-certified EMR Offering (Cerebrum) with pending integration status for HRM and contextual launch services.
- YES Medical System (YES EMR)supportingEMR vendor with OMD-certified EMR Offering (YES EMR) currently under suspended status.
- YMS (YMS EMR)supportingEMR vendor with OMD-certified EMR Offering (YMS EMR) with pending integration status for HRM and OLIS.
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)supportingCAMH is live on HRM as one of five major mental health hospitals integrated with OntarioMD's Health Report Manager, enabling secure delivery of psychiatric consultation documents and progress notes to primary care clinicians' certified EMRs.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OntarioMD competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Surescripts: US health information network that routes clinical messages and patient data between providers, comparable to OntarioMD's HRM routing role. A broader incumbent operating nationally in the United States rather than a single province.
- VitalHub Corp: Canadian health IT company providing EHR-integrated solutions to hospitals and clinicians. Comparable as a vendor in the same digital health integration space, though commercial rather than government-mandated.
- TELUS Health: Major Canadian health IT provider owning multiple OMD-certified EMRs (Collaborative Health Record, Med Access, PS Suite). Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping EMR capabilities, though not a public-sector mandate holder.
- WELL Health Technologies: Canadian digital health company operating across EMR, telehealth, and clinic operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Ontario's digital health ecosystem, though commercially rather than mandate-driven.
Regional players
- Orion Health: International health information exchange and population health vendor serving multiple countries outside Canada. Comparable as a regional HIE player with overlapping EHR-integration capabilities, though not focused on Ontario.
Emerging players
- Health Gorilla: US-based health information network enabling clinical data exchange between providers, labs, and EHRs. Comparable as an emerging interoperability platform with overlapping clinical messaging capabilities, though operating in a different regulatory regime.
Direct peers
- Canada Health Infoway: Federally funded Canadian digital health organization that invests in and coordinates provincial EHR initiatives, including clinician EMR adoption and interoperability. Directly comparable as a public-sector health IT integrator serving Canadian clinicians and patients.
- British Columbia Health Information Exchange: Provincial-level health information exchange serving BC clinicians and patients. Comparable in role as a public-sector aggregator and connector of EHR data across a Canadian province.
- Alberta Health Services (Connect Care / eHealth): Provincial health authority operating the Connect Care EHR and related digital health integration tools for Alberta clinicians. Comparable as a government-mandated organization integrating EHR products with community EMRs at scale.
- Nova Scotia Health Authority: Provincial health authority responsible for digital health strategy and EHR integration across Nova Scotia. Comparable to OntarioMD as a publicly mandated body coordinating clinician access to provincial health information assets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles35 records
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Frequently asked questions about OntarioMD
What does OntarioMD do?
OntarioMD certifies Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) used by Ontario community-based clinicians and integrates provincial digital health products — Health Report Manager (HRM), OLIS, eConsult, DHDR, ClinicalConnect, and eForms — into those certified EMRs. It also delivers advisory services, peer leader support, the AI Scribe Vendor of Record Program, privacy and security training, and educational events to clinicians across Ontario Health Regions.
Is OntarioMD a public or private company?
OntarioMD is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was OntarioMD founded?
OntarioMD was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is OntarioMD based?
OntarioMD is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, in the North America region.
How does OntarioMD make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Ontario Ministry of Health Funding is the primary driver. The others are EMR Vendor Certification Fees and EMR Adoption Program Funding Administration.
Who are OntarioMD's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Surescripts, VitalHub Corp, TELUS Health and WELL Health Technologies. Orion Health is listed as a regional player. Health Gorilla is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Canada Health Infoway, British Columbia Health Information Exchange, Alberta Health Services (Connect Care / eHealth) and Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Does OntarioMD have an API?
No public API is recorded for OntarioMD.
What industry is OntarioMD in?
OntarioMD's product category is Healthcare Digital Health Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLACAAAL, EHR Implementation, Optimization, Training & Managed Services, with a secondary code of HLACAIAH, Clinical Data Repositories (CDR) & Longitudinal Patient Records. Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 8000.