The year 2015/2016 was an evolutionary one for the PSP as it focussed on innovative ways to improve quality improvement for BC health professionals. At the same time, it delivered a full agenda of existing programs such as learning modules, in-practice coaching, EMR support, training days and more. Check out the results of a productive year in the 2015/2016 PSP Annual Review.
This week, the UBC’s Centre for Health Services and Policy Research at the Faculty of Medicine’s School of Population and Public Health (CHSPR) released a research paper that analyzes whether British Columbia’s primary care reform (initiated in 2002) has reached its aim of promoting full-service family practice through incentive payments and other practice support programs.
Dr Shelley Ross has been recognized as an outstanding physician contributor in BC by Doctors of BC. The Dr Cam Coady Award commemorates Dr Coady’s great love of medicine and ensures that his goals and objectives to achieve excellence in health care continue to be fostered.
PSP has partnered with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) vendors to provide physicians with easy-to-use, powerful tools that optimize the value of your EMR by supporting improvements to both patient care and practice operations. Specialized screening tools improve identification of pateints with often under-diagnosed conditions:
The GPSC congratulates Dr Bob Burns on his retirement later this month. Dr Burns has served on the GPSC committee for nearly four years as a representative for the Vancouver Island Health Authority. The committee thanks Dr Burns for his contributions at the monthly GPSC meetings and at the Evaluations subcommittee. Dr Burns’ passion for high-quality and well-integrated primary care will be missed. Best wishes, Dr Burns!