How independent will LHINs really be? Do they have to report back to the ministry?
The government will always be ultimately responsible for providing Ontarians with high quality, accessible health care services. LHINs will work in partnership with the ministry to ensure that unique local health care needs and priorities are addressed.The ministry will continue to set the principles, goals, and baseline requirements for all LHINs to ensure that all Ontarians have access to a consistent set of health care services when they need them, regardless of what LHIN they reside in. At the same time, it is intended that LHINs will have the flexibility to address unique local population health needs and priorities.As Crown agencies, the LHINs are subject to Ministry of Government Service accountability policies and directives. The LHIN/ministry relationship is subject to the new legislation, the Memorandum of Understanding, accountability as well as regular, ongoing dialogue between the ministry, LHIN CEOs and chairs of the LHIN Boards.
