Dr. Karen Forgie Rural medicine is one of the most challenging yet most rewarding areas of practice. It brings health … Continue reading “Mind the care gap: the highs and lows of rural family medicine”
Looking ahead to 2025, here’s our wish list for rural healthcare — key priorities we’re eager to get to work … Continue reading “Our 2025 rural healthcare wish list”
New data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) highlights important shifts and challenges in the family physician workforce … Continue reading “Where have all the family doctors gone?”
It’s not just long hours or the rising costs of running a practice that are driving family doctors away—it’s the … Continue reading “Why paperwork is driving doctors away—and how to fix it”
Operative surcharge fee codes (01210, 01211 and 01212) have been increased for longer surgeries that occur on evenings, nights, and weekends.
Final BCP retroactive payments for the 2023/24 fiscal year were disbursed on Dec 15.
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Become a BC Family Doctors Representative to the FPSC.
Check out our current Board & Economics Committee positions Do you want a say in the future of family medicine? Consider … Continue reading “Make an impact: join our board and committees!”
Together, we can transform primary care.
Dear Members, I hope you find time to rest, reflect, and celebrate the incredible work you do, with gratitude from … Continue reading “2024 Wrapped: gratitude, growth and looking ahead”
BC’s Seniors Advocate says the province in not meeting the basic needs of BC seniors. The 2024 Monitoring Seniors Services … Continue reading “Improving care for seniors means recruiting more physicians”
A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) highlights a growing issue: more patients are visiting hospital … Continue reading “Emergency rooms aren’t the answer to primary care gaps”
Workplace violence in health care is a growing problem. Recent reports about rising assaults on nurses and other health care … Continue reading “We need to talk about violence against family doctors”
In rural B.C., patients often face overwhelming challenges just to access essential healthcare. Many endure long travel times, and some … Continue reading “Fair Care Everywhere”
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Universal Health Coverage day
Building a Stronger Healthcare System for B.C. December 12 is Universal Health Coverage Day—a day to reflect on making high-quality … Continue reading “Universal Health Coverage day”