A New Westminster Doctor who lobbied against the approval of the BC Medical Association's latest contract with the Province is now accusing the organization of lacking transparency and mismanaging funds. Dr. Zafar Essak, who calls himself a 'disgruntled' member of the BCMA, says the Association has stockpiled funding that should have … [Read more...]
BCMA: Low income residents need help
August 13, 2012 by
Saying more change is needed to help Canada's low income residents, the new president of the Canadian Medical Association is offering some solutions to cutting overall costs, without spending any more money. "Health care is only one element in getting a healthy population and probably not the most significant." Doctor John Haggie says … [Read more...]
BCMA members agree to new deal with province
July 24, 2012 by
Members of the BC Medical Association have voted 92 percent in favour of a new four year master agreement with the provincial government. More than three thousand members took part in the vote. Health Minister Mike de Jong says the deal will improve patient access to family doctors and provide funding for recruitment. "It allows us to collectively … [Read more...]
Owner of Cambie Surgery Centre heading to court but BCMA won’t join him
July 19, 2012 by
The operator of two private health clinics in Vancouver is dismissing allegations of double-billing saying he has every right to break current federal laws because he's challenging them in court. Speaking with CKNW's Michael Smyth, Doctor Brian Day also denies he refused to fully cooperate with auditors from BC's Medical Services Commission … [Read more...]
BCMA pleased with tentative deal
June 8, 2012 by
The president of the BC Medical Association is pleased with a tentative four year master agreement with the Ministry of Health that was announced today. Doctor Nasir Jetha says the associations' 12-thousand members are being asked to approve the contract. "We are happy with this agreement, it addresses the issues that our patients and their … [Read more...]
