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Five thousand kids in BC get moving with Be Active Every Day

November 17, 2018

BC’s doctors led a successful Be Active Every Day campaign in October, encouraging kids to be more active and choose healthier lifestyles.

As part of the Doctors of BC-led campaign, physicians visited 24 elementary schools and reached 5,000 kids, getting them interested, engaged and...
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Be Active Every Day

New and improved Club MD exclusively for members

November 15, 2018

Some of you have been using Club MD for many years. Others may not even be aware of this program exclusively available to Doctors of BC members.

You work hard. Your downtime is important and we want to help you make the most of it to do the things you love. As of today,...
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Defining patient medical homes and primary care networks

November 14, 2018

PMH. PCNs.

The acronyms are a familiar sight for many physicians around the province. They stand for patient medical home and primary care networks, concepts that form the foundation of primary care renewal. 

For many physicians, it can be challenging to understand what they mean...
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What new ICBC regulations will mean for physicians

November 9, 2018

The BC Government and ICBC have announced new regulations for treatment of motor vehicle accidents injuries. 

ICBC consulted with Doctors of BC to help with the development of the regulations, which go into effect April 1, 2019.   

The changes will:

Provide more clinical...
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Doctors of BC to end conjoint membership with CMA

November 6, 2018
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The Doctors of BC Board of Directors voted to end mandatory conjoint membership with the Canadian Medical Association at its November meeting. The change will come into effect January 1, 2020. 

This...
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