The Future of Virtual Care
…t recognizing that both patients and physicians need, and together make, a medical home. Principle-Based, Modality Neutral Remuneration It’s time to recognize that “care is care,” whether it is delivered in-person, via telephone, video or another modality. What is important is the ability to meet a patient’s needs, not the modality of how that care is delivered. The choice of modality needs to be made by the patient and physician together. We must…
My Doctor Dumped Me. Here’s Why That’s So Common
…patients a LifePlus program for $4,650 a year. With that tacked on to the medical services plan fees they bill the government, Telus provides premium care to those willing and able to pay, including fast access to your personal primary care physician or nurse practitioner, 30-minute appointments, a soup-to-nuts annual checkup, rapid access to specialists and associated dieticians, kinesiologists, nurses, psychologists and other professionals. Rea…
COVID-19 Sick Note Requests
…an 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 addition to the writing of a sick note, then the visit is billable to BC’s Medical Services Plan (MSP). If an employer requires a sick note, any charges for the cost of the note are expected to be borne by the patient who should consider requesting reimbursement from their employer. BC Family Doctors standard COVID-19…
Our Priorities for Virtual Care
…t recognizing that both patients and physicians need, and together make, a medical home. PRINCIPLE-BASED, MODALITY NEUTRAL REMUNERATION “Care is care,” whether it is delivered in-person, via telephone, video or another modality. What is important is the ability to meet a patient’s needs, not the modality of how that care is delivered. The choice of modality needs to be made by the patient and physician together in order to best meet the clinical,…
Calling all MOAs!
…iding our billing support and resources to not just physicians, but to the medical office assistants and office staff that play a major role in the smooth delivery of services at your clinic. Renew your membership today for 2022 If you have already renewed your 2022 BC Family Doctors membership and you haven’t already registered one MOA or office staff, click here to set that up. Here are a few ways we support MOA’s: Access to our enhanced Simplif…
BC Green Party calls for overhaul of funding for family doctors
…model is very outdated and does not provide the stability needed for good medical care,“ Furstenau said Wednesday. “Doctors are basically running a small business instead of putting their focus into caring for their community members.” Watch and read the full story here here . Originally published and broadcast on Global News. News articles do not necessarily represent the views of BC Family Doctors. We share news written by or about family physi…
Still in the news: BC’s Family Doctor Shortage
Family doctors are joining their voices together to speak to the crisis in family medicine. Close to a million British Columbians, or one in five people, do not have a family doctor and cannot get one. Practicing family doctors cannot provide the care that British Columbians need and deserve. It’s time to invest in family doctors. The Globe and Mail Opinion by Andre Picard (May 3): Every Canadian should have a family doctor to help them through…
Stabilization Funding Announcement
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A doctor’s dilemma
…is family’s homesteader cabin was built almost a century ago. I applied to medical school after becoming interested in Médecins sans Frontières but I quickly realized that there was great need right here in British Columbia, and that family medicine was where I could make a real impact. Family medicine is the work of the generalist; the breadth of knowledge is wide, and the relationships run deep. One of the best things about my practice is that i…
LFP Payment Model Newsletters
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Website access for MOAs
…iding our billing support and resources to not just physicians, but to the medical office assistants and office staff who play a major role in the smooth delivery of services at your clinic. MOAs can access our LFP Payment Model webpage for continually updated information about the new Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model. We are also creating and updating clear, plain-language information to support your needs, including: A new Simpl…
Feedback requested: Block fees for uninsured services
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Retro Payment for 2021 Fee Increases
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A Teaching Course for Family Medicine Preceptors
Are you considering returning to teaching medical students or residents? Or interested in improving your teaching skills? Remember: If you have switched to the LFP Payment Model, there is now improved remuneration for clinical teaching. For both fee-for-service and LFP Payment Model physicians, some services provided by clinical learners are also payable. Join “A Day in the Life of a Preceptor,” a teaching curriculum for family doctors, by family…
New tool for long COVID-19 patients
…rt for long COVID recovery. MyGuide: Long COVID is a customizable guide for those who want to learn about recovering from lingering symptoms after COVID-19 infection. The tool is accessible via www.longcovidbc.ca While it should not be used to self-diagnose or replace medical advice, patients can use this and the worksheets provided to help with managing their symptoms and personalizing their care. Doctors looking for a centralized resource for th…
New Fees: MAiD
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New Fee: Office Vaginal Speculum Exam
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Fee-for-Service: Improved Substance Use Care Fees
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Renew your membership for 2024
…ur website and email newsletters that provide the latest updates in the BC medical arena, with a unique lens on family medicine. Our free Locum & Job Listing Service, which is the #1 Google search result for family practice locums in BC, helping you recruit for your practice. Join us today. Be Heard. Join the movement for change Membership renewal is done via the Doctors of BC website via the link above. Log in to your Doctors of BC account, and…
Improved BC Palliative Care Benefits Form
…lliative care where they live. Care includes 100% coverage of eligible prescription and over-the counter drugs through PharmaCare’s Palliative Care Drug Plan (Plan P) and medical supplies and equipment provided by a local health authority following an assessment. Download the form here….