Local Health Integration Networks
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Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) were the health authorities responsible for regional administration of public healthcare services in the Canadian province of Ontario. Legacy LHIN functions were transferred to the new Ontario Health and the LHIN business name was changed to Home and Community Care Support Services.
Created on April 1, 2007, the 14 LHINs were mandated with planning, integrating and distributing provincial funding for all public healthcare services at a regional level. LHINs were locally based associations of the various health service providers, intended to generate enhanced community engagement.
Services
LHINs were community-based, non-profit organizations funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to plan, fund and coordinate services delivered by:
Hospitals
Long-Term Care Homes
Home and Community Care (formerly provided by Community Care Access Centres (CCACs))
Community Support Service Agencies
Mental Health and Addiction Agencies
Community Health Centres (CHCs)
List
There were 14 LHINs:
Erie St.
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