Retroactive Payment for Telehealth Fees
…oming remittance statement related to increased fee values for telehealth visits, counselling and consultations. Earlier this year, the 2020 general fee increase was retroactively applied to family medicine fee codes, including in person visits, counselling and consultations. The retroactive payment for the temporary age-adjusted telehealth fee codes is now being implemented, ensuring that fee values for in-person and telehealth fees remain equiva…
5 Tips to Avoid Teleplan Rejections for In-Office Care
…know complex billing rules, documentation requirements, and billing reconciliation are time consuming. That’s why BC Family Doctors has highlighted the issue of administrative work as one of our PMA priorities. In the meantime, we have summarized 5 Tips to Avoid Rejections for In-Office Care and increase your billing efficiency. This 1-page article identifies some common errors that lead to fee-for-service billing rejections for in-office care. T…
Retroactive Payment for Prenatal and Postnatal Care
…ncrease to fee codes 14090, 14091, & 14094 to better compensate family physicians for the time and complexity of providing maternity care. This increase was implemented on April 1, 2022 for dates of service on or after April 1, 2020. 14090 FP Prenatal Visit – complete examination has been increased to $86.94 ($1.99 increase) 14091 FP Prenatal visit – subsequent examination has been increased to $37.20 ($5.39 increase) 14094 FP Postnatal office vis…
Give me a primary-care provider who understands me
…e than 9,000 Canadian adults last September/October as part of the OurCare initiative to engage the public on the future of primary care. People were asked to think about their past experiences with the health-care system and what they value. They were then presented with 10 dimensions of primary care and asked the importance of each one to them. Response options were based on a validated set of questions used to measure quality in primary care fr…
Pediatric Lipid Screening and Treatment Survey
Researchers from the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital invite family doctors to share their thoughts on cholesterol screening and management practices in children ages 9-11. The 5-10 minute survey aims to investigate current practices, attitudes and barriers faced by family doctors related to pediatric lipid screening. The anonymous responses will be used alongside existing survey data from pediatricians to inform the crea…
Stabilizing Inpatient, Long-Term, and Maternity Care
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Reinstated Mask Mandate
…in in hospitals and health authority owned/operated/ contracted medical facilities are required to wear a mask in patient-care areas such as waiting rooms and examination rooms. Masks are not mandated in private medical clinics, offices, or practices. However because of the flu season, masks are strongly recommended in patient-care areas as clinically indicated – to prevent infection and protect family doctors, their patients, and their staff. For…
Join a Doctors of BC committee
Doctors of BC has several committees that are looking for physicians to get involved. Explore the current vacancies for family physicians below. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm. 1. Medical Services Commission One physician member is needed to serve on the Medical Services Commission. Under the Medicare Protection Act, the function of the MSC is to facilitate, in the manner provided for in the Act, reason…
New Fees: Specialized Palliative Care
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New resource: Sick note for employers
We joined forces with BC College of Family Physicians to offer you an updated sick note template for employers. It’s all part of our advocacy efforts to reduce unnecessary paperwork for family doctors. In our member survey, you named administrative burdens, such as sick notes, as one of your top gripes. You told us sick notes are frustrating because they take time and require you to assess a patient’s wellness for work without sufficient informat…
2022 Fee-for-Service Mini Practice Profile
…ettlements or retroactive payments issued as of March 31, 2023. This is an initiative of the Patterns of Practice Committee at Doctors of BC. This individualized information allows you to monitor your billings in comparison to your peer group and provides valuable information that allows you to address any potential issues quickly and early. Understanding the flags on your profile can help you determine whether you need to make changes to your bil…
Federation of Medical Women of Canada’s 100th Anniversary
…te: September 27-28, 2024 Location: Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario Physicians practicing in BC can apply to the JCC leadership fund for funding. JCC will identify if the physician’s learning objectives meet the criteria for funding. The learning objectives for the conference are listed on the agenda. If approved, the funding covers registration, travel and hotel. Register by June 30th, 2024 and take advantage of the 20% early bird discount. To…
FPSC Funding Supports for Inpatient and Long Term Care
…FPSC is changing its funding supports for family physicians who provide inpatient and long term care in facilities to align with the LFP Payment Model. To learn more about FPSC funding supports for family physicians who provide inpatient and long-term care in facilities, including a video and frequently asked questions, please check out the FPSC website….
LFP Compensation Calculators
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New Fee: PICC line insertion
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LFP Payment Model: June 24 Payment Schedule, including Facility-based Care
…care, pregnancy & newborn care, long-term care, and palliative care in facilities. The LFP Payment Schedule that details how to bill for both clinic and facility-based care is now available for your reference. This new payment schedule will be effective June 24, 2024. (Until then, the current payment schedule, dated March 2024, remains in effect.) Highlights include: Longitudinal family physicians who bill the LFP Payment Model for clinic-based…
Fee-For-Service Tools & Resources
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LFP Billing Webinars for Facility-based Care
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WorkSafeBC: Expedited Comprehensive Consultations
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Rural Voices Gathering
We understand the unique challenges rural family doctors face—from limited resources to high patient loads and professional isolation. Rural family doctors deserve focused support to continue serving their communities. Don’t miss this important upcoming event shedding light on rural healthcare needs! Join the Rural Voices Gathering, November 20 and 27. Hosted by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, First Nations Health Authority and Health Qualit…