News
March 21, 2023
New hours reporting requirements APSA service contracts and AHPs
This message is for physicians working under APP Service Contracts. As per the recently negotiated PMA, effective April 1, 2023 there are new hours reporting requirements for Alternative Payment Subsidiary Agreement (APSA) service contracts, and new After-Hours Premiums (AHPs).
March 20, 2023
New Service: Video On-Demand Interpreting
Virtual Care Services is excited to bring you a new way to access interpreting servicing, making professional interpreters readily available for your patients.
March 15, 2023
Action taken to strengthen North Vancouver Island health
After the Province announced a $30 million investment in health-care services in North Vancouver Island on January 27, Island Health and its partners have made significant progress in implementing the actions designed to improve and stabilize health-care services for the region.
March 15, 2023
PRIME Physician Communications
All members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) will be asked to enroll in PRIME between April 1st, 2023 to August 15th, 2023. PRIME enrollment will improve the privacy and security of both patient and practitioner information in PharmaNet.
March 14, 2023
Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinar Series: Session 5 of 5
The fifth and final session of this five part series was held on March 9, 2023. Session 5 of 5: Tying it all together and continued support. The Joint Collaborative Committees invites you to watch a virtual five-part series that aims to provide physicians with a deeper understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice in healthcare.