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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…
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Biosimilar Patient Support Fees (Insulin)
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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 primary care clinic de-escalation tools
SWITCH BC’s Community Physician Health and Safety (CPHS) Program, funded by Doctors of BC, has launched new de-escalation tools to support medical office staff in community clinics. Developed with input from family doctors and staff in primary care clinics across BC, these resources aim to foster safer, more confident staff-patient interactions. The tools can help lower workplace stress, reduce complaints, strengthen patient relationships, boost…
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…
Prescription contraceptives now covered in BC
…o a pharmacy, and a pharmacist will fill the prescription. Pharmacists may switch contraceptive prescriptions to products that PharmaCare partially or fully covers. Pharmacists are also be able to prescribe contraceptives starting later this spring. They may not charge patients a fee for the dispensing, assessment, or any other action associated with filling the prescription. Pharmacists will also be able to prescribe contraceptives starting later…
Let’s Stand United!
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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…
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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…