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A doctor’s dilemma

…not necessarily represent the views of BC Family Doctors. We share news written by or about family physicians to keep our members up to date on topics impacting our professional lives….


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Visits held by Teleplan

…rily held in Teleplan for claims processed for the August 31, 2022 payment date. This resulted in a significant reduction in payment for some physicians on the last remittance. Improperly held claims have been re-processed and released by the system on the payment for the September 15, 2022 remittance. We are told that steps have been taken by Teleplan to ensure that similar errors do not occur in the future. For any Teleplan-related inquiries, co…


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Remember to submit 14070, 14071 and 14072

…igible) to enable payment of appropriate billings prior to your transition date. Please review information about billing Chronic Disease Management fees (14050, 14051, 14052, 14053) and Complex Care Planning and Management Fees (14033, 14075). See General Payment FAQs at the bottom of the page. Locum Physicians If you are a locum tenens who works on a temporary basis for a community longitudinal family physician who has submitted 14070 and is away…


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First Annual Interdisciplinary Perinatal Health Summit

…heir level of care. First Annual Interdisciplinary Perinatal Health Summit Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 Time: 8:30am-5:00pm PST Location: Zoom Online registration is now open. The agenda and full list of speakers can be found here. About Pregnancy for Professionals P4P is a new, evidence-based interdisciplinary learning community, which was founded on the principle that maternity care thrives with an inclusive and integrated approach. Supporte…


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Retroactive Payment for the 2021/22 Business Cost Premium

…ade 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….


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Who doesn’t have a family doctor?

…not necessarily represent the views of BC Family Doctors. We share news written by or about family physicians to keep our members up to date on topics impacting our professional lives….


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Give me a primary-care provider who understands me

…d the importance of each one to them. Response options were based on a validated set of questions used to measure quality in primary care from a patient perspective. People want timely care, close to home, delivered by a primary-care clinician who knows them, stands up for them, coordinates their care and helps them meet their health goals. Let’s design care around those priorities. Read the full article by Maggie Keresteci and Tara Kiran featured…


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BC Family Doctors Billing Tools

…doctors under fee-for-service and the LFP Payment Model. Information is updated and enhanced continually to reflect changes to the Payment Schedules, ensuring that you can rely on the accuracy of this resource. The LFP Payment Model and Fee-For-Service Billing Question Libraries are a one-stop shop for more than 600 frequently-asked-questions about billing for all areas of your practice. Our Practice and Billing Tools will help you with uninsured…


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Renew your membership for 2024

…ly doctor.  Billing Alerts and our Billing Questions Team to provide up-to-date information and answer billing questions to ensure accurate and efficient billing. Our 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 t…


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Pediatric Resources for Respiratory Illness Season

…s, physicians should encourage patients and families to pay attention to symptoms and stay home when sick, wear masks when appropriate, follow respiratory etiquette, clean hands regularly, and, most importantly, stay up to date on vaccinations. Information for parents seeking medical care for children (PDF) When to bring your child to the Emergency Department (BC Children’s website) For more information, visit: http://www.childhealthbc.ca/…


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One year after it was announced, new pay model for B.C. family physicians showing signs of success

…tion.” Originally broadcast on CFJC Today by Dylana Kneeshaw. Listen here. News articles do not necessarily represent the views of BC Family Doctors.  We share news written by or about family physicians to keep our members up to date on topics impacting our professional lives. For information about the Longitudinal Family Physician payment model, click here. Physician members of BC Family Doctors can learn more about the payment model here (login…


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