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@Albertadoctors This new payment model is similar the the LFP in BC. .. which was/is also a sub-inflationary increase.

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@steve_izen @TuraEmanuela @AlikaMD There are some good things we can learn from the AU medical system. @TuraEmanuela has some direct experience. Care to share pros / cons?

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Since 2010, Alberta physicians have seen fee increases of just under 9%, while inflation has soared nearly 39%. This growing gap impacts fairness and sustainability.

At SMYLS, we’re here to help physicians bridge this inequity.

#FairCompensation #SupportPhysicians

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@Albertadoctors Among all provincial medical associations, the AMA stands out as a leader in physician advocacy.

In the midst of a collapsing healthcare system, they’re not just speaking up—they’re exposing the root causes and fighting for real solutions. Way to go, AMA!

#PhysicianAdvocacy

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@BCFamilyDoctors @BCCFP Paperwork? Really? You think paperwork is the issue? You think the shortage of Family Drs is paperwork?

Every med student knows FM is the least desirable specialty because it is financially unviable and unattractive.

Let’s advocate for 2x fees + retroactive pay.

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@BCCFP @BCFamilyDoctors @DrJLush @Docs4BC @ResidentDocsBC @DoctorsOfBC @dockevinmcleod @dr_oona @Vanessa58386340 @CFPC_e How is family doctor renumeration not the issue that you are shouting out?

The shortage of family doctors and lack of access was caused by a failure of negotiations to achieve increases that kept ahead of inflation (LFP included)

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@CTaraboantaMD @TuraEmanuela @SoniaFurstenau @adriandix I completely disagree. After 20 years of Family Doctors being forced to take pay cuts due to sub-inflationary increases, Family Doctors have a right to make their profession financially viable. In addition a hybrid model has been successful in most there countries.

[Diana Peters @DrDMPetersMD]

@TuraEmanuela @SoniaFurstenau @adriandix I would survive with $40 per patient per 3 months. That would make me very balanced with being able to hire allied health as well as balance resources and time.

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@CFPC_e The admin burden is only an issue because Family Practices can't afford to hire the quality or quality of staff required.

Increased renumeration would allow FDs properly staff their clinics.

The Admin burden is just a symptom, poor renumeration is the disease.

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@jossreimer I think you have this all wrong. The admin burden is just a symptom of terrible pay If a full-time FD was making $750-900K you would have plenty, and could spread the patient load. Allowing Drs to see less patients, spending more time with each. FM should not be a volume game

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@DocMCohen This is a powerhouse post! It points out that:
1. FD’s are required to provide much work for free
2. Do more with less
3. FM is financially unviable
4. 1, 2 & 3 contribute to FM being unattractive
5. 20 yrs of sub-inflationary increases is a slap in the face to gender pay equity.

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[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

Admin burden is only an issue because of how poorly Family Drs are remunerated. The shortage of FDs is not caused by excess paperwork, it's directly caused by 20yrs of sub-inflationary increases. FM has become financially unviable. The admin burden is the symptom not the disease

[Mark Roseman @markroseman]

While they are polar opposites in some ways, people don't appreciate how much of what's going on in health in both BC and AB amount to the same thing.

AB docs are more vocal about it. BC docs are silenced. Docs, and especially patients, are losing big time in both.

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@markroseman @DrJLush @BCCFP @DoctorsOfBC @BC_GP_Shortage I don’t know any Family Doctor that left the profession over paperwork.

I do however know many that have left because of poor renumeration.

$25/encounter + $130/hr is far below their education and responsibility, and is uncompetitive in today’s market (hence the shortage).

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@dockevinmcleod You need to be more transparent and say that Internists don’t need more funding.
Optically it seems that you are talking about primary care, ie the domain of Family Drs. Who are grossly underpaid, and are struggling to keep practices open. Who have had taken pay cuts for 20+ yrs

[Steven Izen @steve_izen]

@markroseman When AI generates notes from a recorded visit, nuance, context & clinical judgment often get lost.

Non-verbal cues & subtle insights can also be missed, while errors in interpretation may occur.

Efficiency gains are often lost because review is required to maintain quality.

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@JoshGreggain @UBCFamPractice @BCFamilyDoctors @DoctorsOfBC @bcpoli @BCCFP that is because they don’t see the 20+ yrs of sub-inflationary increases that FDs have suffered. Forcing them to take pay cuts every yr.

The concept of the LFP is good, but $25/visit +130/hr is terrible,.. and panel payment is silly.

2x fess + retropay for past 20yrs

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@TuraEmanuela It’s not enough to cover costs. If Family Practice is not profitable, what is the incentive to say in, join or open a clinic?

Continued below inflation increases to fees will push more doctors out of family medicine and pave the way for private pay clinics