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The LFP newsletter of March 13, 2024, outlines updates and deadlines for the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model, including a revised payment schedule, upcoming deadlines for annual registration and PAS Panel Registry submission, and incorporation of facility-based care into the model starting June 2024. Read More

Billing issues for PAS payments are resolved, allowing eligible individuals to claim $6,500 for Panel Registry Payment and $2,000 for Clinic and Provider Registry Payment. The final deadline for completing PAS Panel Registry is extended to March 31, 2024. Read More

Spending time in nature offers extensive physical and mental health benefits, including improved longevity, energy, and reduced stress, and is especially beneficial for children's development and academic performance. The Park Prescriptions (PaPx) program facilitates this by allowing physicians to prescribe free National Park admissions in Canada. Read More

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has updated its support services for cancer patients in BC, including the Travel Treatment Fund with increased income threshold and support for short distances and bone marrow transplants. They offer a no-cost accommodation at BC lodges and provide free air travel through Hope Air for long-distance treatment access. Read More

The Pathways Perls newsletter for March highlights updates to their search and filtering capabilities, including a new video with navigation tips, improved search functionality for faster results, and the introduction of an 'Advice' tab for clinician guidance. Read More

The CO Division is introducing a new Physician Billing Invoice template for sessional payments. This template will allow you to bill for multiple events/meetings on one form and help limit the amount of paperwork required to be filled out. Read More

The Doctors of BC Digital Health & Privacy Team invites physicians in private clinical practices in British Columbia to participate in a pioneering AI pilot program, focusing on features like transcribing patient visits, generating summaries, and managing EMR inboxes. Interested physicians can express their interest by emailing digitalhealth@doctorsofbc.ca Read More

A reminder to Longitudinal Family Practice physicians who have submitted their patient panels and accessed the PAS Panel Registry are now able to claim for payment. Read More

As of March 1, 2024, the lists of local clinics will be removed from the Central Okanagan Division website, and the public will be directed to the Pathways Medical Care Directory. Clinics are encouraged to verify and update their information on the directory, with assistance available from the division's staff. Read More

CODFP invites members to submit their locum needs for the upcoming year as new physicians in a nearby community are seeking short-term practice placements, facilitated through the completion of the locum request form. Read More

On February 14, the Ministry of Health announced the launch of the Nurse in Practice program, which will expand team-based primary care by integrating more nurses into family practices. For more information, read the notice from the FPSC Co-Chairs. Read More

The February 15 LFP newsletter provides information to explain how facility-based care is being incorporated into the LFP Payment Model, update on 30% limit on non-panel services and LFP Payment Model in the news. Read More