Over the past several years, British Colombians have moved from seeing doctors in person to virtual health care. “Obviously there is some benefit (virtual health care) and that’s why we’re working to make the best clinical decisions,” said BC health minister Adrian Dix. Earlier this week, the changes went into effect in Ontario, where the Ontario Medical Association. reduce the amount paid to doctors for virtual visits.
The minimum check was set at $37 for visiting but changed to $20 for video time and $15 for phone calls. BC and provincial health workers are now discussing whether changes are needed here.
Story continues below advertisement “What we have to do is apply standards to virtual visits, to make sure people get the care they need,” Dix said. “There are other things that probably can’t be dealt with.” Reliance on virtual medicine has increased during the outbreak as last April there were nearly 1.5 million visits in BC compared to about 1.2 million in-person visits.
let’s make sure that what we’re getting is the kind of health care that really benefits people,” said Sonia Fustenau, leader of the BC Green Party. 2:26 Neighbors oppose potential Chinatown methadone clinic Rocket Doctor is an Ontario-based company that connects doctors with patients often outside of regular clinic hours. The company has about 70 doctors working in BC.
William Cherniak, Rocket Doctor founder and CEO. The story continues under the ad “50 percent would have gone to walk-in clinics.” It could take months until a decision is made on the cost, according to the BC government. 1:05 BC children’s advocate pleads for support for children with special needs
