January 13, 2012

Vancouver, BC – In six short years there will be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18 living in British Columbia.   And in 25 years, the number of seniors over the age of 80 will have more than doubled to 435,000.  Structuring a health care system to serve a population that...

October 11, 2011

The BCMA announced today that Allan Seckel, QC has been selected as the new CEO for the BCMA. He will assume his responsibilities effective October 31, 2011.  A search for a new CEO followed the decision by current CEO, Dr. Mark Schonfeld, to retire after 16 years with the Association.

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October 5, 2011

British Columbians Unhappy with Government’s Handling of Health Care -- but split on whether a spending cap is needed

Vancouver, BC – In a recent Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of the BC Medical Association (BCMA) 60% of British Columbians polled said they...

August 17, 2011

BCMA President. Dr. Nasir Jetha, is urging BC anesthesiologists not to create unfounded fears amongst British Columbians by issuing media statements about various patient care issues in the province. 

“Yesterday’s news story linking a baby’s death to the lack of availability of an...

July 7, 2011

Vancouver, BC – BC needs to develop and implement a plan that makes certain we will have enough physicians to take care of this province’s aging and growing population.  Factors such as aging physicians, increasing patient health complexity, and the changing medical practice all...