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Improved Fee-For-Service contraception fees

December 4, 2023

Improvements to the existing contraceptive care fees, including the creation of a new gynecologic cervical block fee, will be introduced effective December 1, 2023.

In April 2023, BC became the first province in the country to provide free universal coverage of prescription contraceptives...
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Dr Charlene Lui becomes next Doctors of BC President-Elect

December 1, 2023

Doctors of BC extends our congratulations to Dr Charlene Lui who was elected as the next president-elect in our recent member election.
 
Dr Lui has worked as a family physician in both community and facility settings for the last 27 years, providing a diverse array of care including...
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Doctors of BC 2023 election results: Next president-elect and RA and board members

December 1, 2023

Voting in the election for the 2024 President-Elect, Representative Assembly (RA) Delegates, and Board members has concluded, and Doctors of BC is now able to share the results with members, along with the composition of your 2024 Board of Directors (elected by the RA). All terms begin on...
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How physicians are influencing BC’s digital health solutions 

November 30, 2023

Doctors of BC is committed to ensuring the physician voice is reflected throughout the Ministry of Health’s development and implementation of its provincial Digital Health Strategy. Our goal is to do all we can to make sure that any proposed digital health solutions align with your needs in a...
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LFP Payment Model – By the numbers

November 28, 2023

Almost 10 months after launching the LFP Payment Model, we have seen a seismic shift in how longitudinal family physicians are paid in BC. Many of you have asked to hear more about the adoption of the LFP Payment Model.

For the week ending November 25:...
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