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April 05, 2022

May 31, 2022 Update: Launch postponed The launch of the Leading Together pilot program has been postponed to ensure Indigenous perspectives are deeply and meaningfully reflected in the course content and that the learning space reflects the principles of cultural safety and humility.

April 04, 2022

Family physicians can bill the new maternity care risk assessment fee (14002) in MSP Teleplan starting Tuesday, April 5, 2022. GPSC created the $50 fee in response to requests from maternity care providers to strengthen support for early prenatal care.

March 15, 2022

The following changes are taking place in the physician membership of the GPSC. Physician co-chair Dr Anthon Meyer is resigning for health reasons. He will transition out of the role by April 29, 2022.

March 08, 2022

Surgical patients at the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) are experiencing improved health even before their elective procedures because of proactive care from a team of doctors and health providers co-led by a urologist and a family physician.

February 28, 2022

Based on a process established in the last Physician Master Agreement, several of the GPSC fees have been increased. The fees actually went into effect April 1, 2020 but are being implemented now due to pandemic delays. Family doctors can expect to receive an MSP retroactive payment in spring 2022. If you have questions about GPSC fees, please contact gpsc.billing@doctorsofbc.ca.