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Physician Master Agreement: How the process works

February 1, 2019

As you may know, we are currently negotiating with the provincial government for a new Physician Master Agreement (PMA), which determines compensation levels for the majority of physicians in our province.

We are hearing from physicians who want to better understand how the process of...
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SSC Fee Guide Update

January 23, 2019

On January 1, 2019, the SSC Fee Guide was updated for specialist physicians. It is important to note that no billing rules or eligibility has changed in this new version. The changes only include edits to increase usability and consistency throughout the guide. Click here to learn more about the...
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SSC, fees, specialist, billing

BC physicians: renew your membership

January 2, 2019

Doctors of BC works with members toward our strategic purpose: making a difference for BC’s doctors. Our goal is to achieve economic reward and professional satisfaction for physicians, and to create a favourable social, political, and economic environment that promotes the highest standard of...
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Diversity and inclusion

Appointments to Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Working Group

December 19, 2018

The Board of Doctors of BC has approved the appointments of seven physicians and one medical student to positions on the newly created Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Working Group.

The group will advise our diversity consultant and Association staff as it develops a plan to engage with...
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Dr Don Berwick’s Keynote Address at the PQI Summit

December 13, 2018

“We can absolutely succeed” is the message Dr Don Berwick brought to his inspirational keynote address last Monday, November 19 at the first-ever Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) Summit. 

Dr Berwick, who is one of today’s top health care thinkers and President Emeritus and...
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SSC, quality improvement