Posted on: March 21, 2023
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).
APSA Service Contract Hours Reporting
Hours must be reported by:
- Day of service;
- Location of service, identified as “on-site” or “off-site”;
- Scheduled time (start and stop times rounded to the nearest 15-minutes, and must report multiple blocks if separated by periods longer than 30 minutes); and
- non-scheduled time (daily hours rounded to the nearest 15-minutes).
Direct, in-direct, and non-patient hours will continue to be required.
After-Hours Premiums
AHPs will be paid for clinical services provided within a Health Authority facility evenings (1800-2300), nights (2300-0800), and weekends/holidays (0800- 2300). AHPs are $25/hr for evenings and weekends/holidays and $35/hr for nights.
After hours must be reported, regardless of scheduled or non-scheduled by:
- Day of service;
- Facility location; and
- Start and stop times rounded to the nearest 15-minutes.
Hours Reporting Tool
Due to time constraints, a new excel-based invoice template will be used to report hours until such time that a more sophisticated tool and system can be developed. More communication regarding the reporting tool and process will be provided in the near future.
We appreciate your collaboration and cooperation as we implement this change. If you have any questions, please reach out to Physician Compensation at Physician_comp@islandhealth.ca.