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Who's Who in BC Health Care

Who’s who in BC health care

March 13, 2020

There are many health care partners working hard to make a difference for doctors and patients in B.C. Each organization has a distinct purpose and it can be difficult to differentiate who is responsible for each area within the system.

To help physicians understand all the different...
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Mini Profiles 2018

2018 mini profiles now available

March 12, 2020

Your mini profile, a statistical analysis of your billings for the previous calendar year, is now available. Mini profiles are generated for physicians who receive Fee for Service (FFS) payments from the Medical Services Plan (MSP), including any settlements or retroactive payments issued as of...
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Raising awareness and closing a gender gap

March 3, 2020

After years of noticing a concerning gender gap in her field of medicine, BC Cancer radiologist Dr Charlotte Yong-Hing is spearheading a project to influence more women to apply to the specialty. 

“I see the shift in our demographics. There are more women than men pursuing medicine, but...
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diversity and inclusion, gender equality
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Online info session: Business Cost Premium incentive payment

February 28, 2020
BC physicians are encouraged to attend an information webinar on Thursday, March 12 (7:00 - 8:00 a.m.) about the Business Cost Premium (BCP), a new incentive payment included in the 2019 PMA to help physicians cover the rising rent, lease, or ownership costs of community-based practices. The...
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Provincial Update on COVID-19

February 28, 2020

BC’s Public Health Officer, Dr Bonnie Henry, has sent a letter to BC physicians (via the College distribution list) that provides an update on the status of COVID-19 in this province, as well as some guidance on protecting yourself, your staff, and patients should you have cause to suspect a...
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