GPSC update: PCNs by the numbers
February 28, 2020 | Divisions of family practice throughout BC continue working towards primary care network (PCN) implementation.
As of February 22:
Family physicians receive payment to support longitudinal care
Upcoming webinar about team-based care billing
The GPSC is offering a billing education webinar focused team-based care on billing on January 21, 2020 at 6 PM (Register).
Family physicians working in teams, including physicians who are part of primary care networks (PCNs), are encouraged to participate to learn more about both MSP fees and GPSC incentives that support team-based care.
Stories of Most Significant Change: Patient, physician, and allied health perspectives on the patient medical home
GPSC's Patient Experience Tool helps physicians engage with patients
Multi-division partnership means optimal care for mental health and substance use patients in Northern Gulf Island rural communities
Improving access to mental health services is a top priority for divisions across BC, but many divisions experience logistical challenges in achieving this goal—particularly rural and remote communities.
RNs in practice: Supporting vulnerable patients in Fraser Northwest
Family physicians in five Fraser Northwest (FNW) clinics are now working with RNs embedded in their practices as part of the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice’s work to build and strengthen primary care networks in the region.
FNW clinical counselling initiative: Reducing physician burnout and improving access to care
The Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice has partnered with Fraser Health and SHARE counselling organization to provide local patients with regular, timely access to a clinical counsellor. The program is part of the division’s goal to improve patient and provider experience of care through primary care networks, driven by concerns raised by division members who were struggling to support their patients with mild to moderate mental health challenges.
HDC Data Tools Webinar. October 23
Doctors and divisions are invited to participate the next webinar in the GPSC’s series about data tools that can support physicians in their practices, and the development of patient medical homes and primary care networks on:
October 23, 2019 at 8 AM (Register).
PCN Implementation guide now available
