News

May 20, 2020

The GPSC and Doctors Technology Office (DTO) continues to provide support sessions and create resources to help physicians integrate virtual care into their practices. Recent supports include tips for getting patients back into the practice, new Zoom for Healthcare resources, and virtual care support sessions.

May 07, 2020

To support practice efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) is offering BC family physicians a one-time subsidy of $150 towards an eFax solution. This subsidy is available to practicing family physicians who pay for an individual license or contribute towards the cost of a shared/integrated eFax solution. The subsidy can be:

April 30, 2020

On Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. (PST) the Doctors Technology Office (DTO) is hosting “Getting Patients Back to Practice – Navigating the New Norm,” a physician-led webinar highlighting strategies for effectively communicating with patients to ensure that they are aware that virtual care is available, and are accessing appropriate and timely care. 

April 16, 2020

The Practice Support Program (PSP), funded by Doctors of BC and the BC Government through the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC), provides a range of activities and supports to help physicians and medical office assistants (MOAs) build and enhance their practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 14, 2020

On March 24, March 30, and April 7, the GPSC hosted webinars to discuss the incentive fees coming into effect on April 1, COVID-19 related fee changes affecting family physicians, and Pathways tools for COVID-19 care. The April 7 webinar was recorded for physicians who weren't able to attend. The recording can be viewed by clicking here.