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Reduction of insurance-related paperwork and forms
…Canadian Medical Association have been working with the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA). Standardized disability claim forms This work has resulted in new standardized short-term and long-term disability claim forms that will be used by all major Canadian insurance companies. Physicians in Nova Scotia say that they are faster to complete ~60% of the time. New Long-term Disability Claim form New Short-term Disability Claim f…
Panel Payment
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How does the BCGEU strike affect physicians?
…s some services that impact physicians, such as the Ministry of Health and Health Insurance BC (HIBC). The HIBC contact centre remains open. Customer service representatives are available Monday to Friday from 8 am- 430 pm (except statutory holidays). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact HIBC by phone, fax, or online. 2. Mail services to government ministries and HIBC are directly impacted. For the quickest processing time, please…
Retroactive Payment for the 2021/22 Business Cost Premium
…tioner/payee combination of the 2021/22 BCP payments. Retroactive payments will be made to the payee number associated with the paid claims that received BCP. Physicians should ensure that their Health Insurance BC (HIBC) banking information is up-to-date for all their payment numbers. Banking and payment inquiries can be directed to HIBC at 1-866-456-6950….
Business Cost Premium Registration and Retro Pay
…BCP Facility Number that was assigned to your office. The claims system will automatically debit off the original claim and process your resubmitted claim, applying the BCP to applicable fees. Questions can be directed to economics@doctorsofbc.ca. Health Insurance BC (HIBC) administers the BCP and processes the applications on behalf of MSP. HIBC has dedicated support for the BCP. Be sure to follow the prompts for the “Business Cost Premium” when…
Recent media about the family doctor shortage
…g its doors Times Colonist: Two doctors’ frustrations a sign of turmoil in health care; 3,000 of their patients displace Times Colonist: Comment: Health-care professionals deserve fair compensation CTV News Vancouver Island: Last private walk-in clinic on the West Shore to close as doctor shortage worsens Chek News: Roughly 3,000 patients at View Royal clinic suddenly find themselves without a family doctor Chek News: ‘Feels like a medical meltdow…
LFP Payment Model Key Concepts
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New Fee: Assessment for COVID-19 Therapeutics
…has links to the below clinical information from BCCDC and the Ministry of Health’s five-day treatment pack prescription form. Sign in to pathwaysbc.ca/login BCCDC Resources: Treatment overview for Health Care Providers Clinical Practice Guide for the Use of Therapeutics in Mild-Moderate COVID-19 Practice Tool #1 – Assessment Guide for Clinicians Practice Tool #3: Drug-Drug Interactions and Contraindications Health Care Provider Information on Pax…
LFP Claim Submission
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Prescribing health and climate action with PaRx
…across the lifespan, family physicians are vital for fostering the nature-health connection and creating a healthier future for us all. Check out www.parkprescriptions.ca to register to become a prescriber, and spread the word about how good nature is for us to your community. We hope to see you there. Dr. Melissa Lem is Director of Park Prescriptions for the BC Parks Foundation, President-elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the…
New PaRx & Parks Canada Collaboration
…ching ID at the gate. PaRx’s commitment to improving patient and planetary health was recently recognized by the World Health Organization in its COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health, where it was featured as a way to inspire protection and restoration of nature as the foundation of our health—one of only two case studies cited from North America. “Research shows that children and adults who are more connected to nature are not only m…
Still in the news: BC’s Healthcare System
…up calling for action on family doctor shortage holds rally at Ministry of Health CTV News (Aug 9): Temping doctors, orphaned patients: Turmoil continues in B.C. health-care system Check News (Aug 5): Eby emphasizes need for family doctor incentives, not just urgent primary care centres City News Everywhere (Aug 4): Talks drag on between B.C. government, doctors amid family physician shortage CTV News (Aug 3): B.C. premier says he may take out new…
COVID-19 Sick Note Requests
…. BC Family Doctors believes sick notes place an unnecessary burden on the health care system at a time when physicians are addressing the biggest public health challenge of our time. The provision of a sick note, similar to completion of an insurance form, is not considered a medically necessary service. Patients can be charged a fee by their doctor for the provision of a sick note. If a medically necessary visit is provided to the patient in add…
New Fee for Completing the ICBC Specialized Services Report
…ation for patients who have an active claim under ICBC’s new Enhanced Care Insurance System. The report allows for additional information sharing between the physician and ICBC, specifically information that would not normally be included in a typical consultation letter. This information is important for ICBC to help determine care supports and other funding decisions to support patients. This new fee item is effective for dates of service on or…
Where have all the family doctors gone?
…or health care workers and innovative strategies to ensure care is accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live. Strategies to attract and retain doctors, particularly in under-served regions, are essential. Addressing the workload and mental health of all health care workers will also be key to ensuring a sustainable and effective healthcare system that meets the needs of all Canadians. For more detailed information, visit CIHI’s resourc…
Business Cost Premium Retroactive Payment and Expansion Update
…24 fiscal year (April 1, 2023, to March 30, 2024) were disbursed by Health Insurance BC (HIBC) on May 15, 2024. This includes physicians registered under the expanded eligibility criteria. Payments on claims for dates of service between April 1, 2023, and March 30, 2024, will appear on eligible physician’s remittance statements under adjustment code BQ. Payments will vary between eligible physicians and be lower for physicians who have already rec…
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