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BCMA to kick off province-wide Walk with your Doc event in Vancouver

May 3, 2013

On Saturday, May 4th the BC Medical Association is holding its province wide kickoff event for Walk with your Doc.

Taking place at Kitsilano Beach, Walk with your Doc brings together Vancouver walkers and doctors on a 2 km walk. Walk with your Doc provides a great opportunity for doctors...
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BCMA President champions rural docs

April 5, 2013

VICTORIA:  BCMA President Dr. Shelley Ross told an audience of about 900 rural physicians from across the country that everyone has a role to play in helping to address physician shortages in their communities.

“I think one of the most important things we can do for our patients – is to...
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Laboratory Reform Committee issues Laboratory Services Plan

April 4, 2013

The Laboratory Reform Committee (LRC) was established in response to the outcomes of negotiations for the 2012 Physician Master Agreement. The mandate of the LRC was to develop a plan to be submitted to the Government and the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) by no later than February...
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New fees available April 1 for A GP for Me and In-patient Care programs

April 2, 2013

New fees for A GP for Me and the In-patient Care program are now available to family physicians and local divisions of family practice. In February the BC Medical Association and government of BC announced the creation of these new programs, which both recognize the importance of continuous...
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Court Ruling – Update from BCMA

March 12, 2013

As members may be aware, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has rendered it’s ruling in the case of Dr. Caroline Wang vs. BCMA.  

Dr. Wang filed a suit for defamation and breach of contract in 2009/10.  Earlier, the Supreme Court ruled against the BCMA, stating it had breached its...
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