Dr. NP Michelle Acorn
CEO, NPAO
The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) represents over 5,800 NPs who provide services to more than 13 million Ontarians and is dedicated to creating a healthcare system where every person can access the care they deserve.
Nurse Practitioners are highly educated, trained, and experienced professionals who are equipped to meet the healthcare needs of Ontarians across primary care, hospitals, long term care, corrections, and community care. With six million Canadians lacking a primary care provider, it is crucial to support innovative and comprehensive team-based care. NPs, who represent a largely untapped resource, are uniquely positioned to expand access, lead and deliver care in communities that need it most.
To achieve this, it is crucial to establish flexible funding and payment models, offer fair competitive compensation, and recognize NPs as leaders in transforming healthcare. NPAO will continue strengthening Ontario’s NP workforce to build a future-focused healthcare system that meets the needs of all communities.
Learn more at npao.org.
