The Fee Code Program will compensate physicians for collaborative, team-based care as well as activities such as conferencing with other professionals regarding a patient’s care or providing care to a patient by telephone, which are not currently paid for by the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan. Future codes may also address compensation for improved management of patients with chronic diseases.
Not payable for simple prescription renewals, notification of normal test results, or notification of office, referral, or other appointments.
The Fee-For-Service Family Physician who:
The Fee Code Program is designed to encourage comprehensive patient care, with the eligibility criteria reflecting that goal. The list includes some mandatory and an optional list of 4 out of 11 criteria. We expect that many physicians with long-term relationships with their patients will satisfy the minimum, if not more, of the qualifying list. In cases where a physician needs supports to meet eligibility requirements, our program will be happy to work with that physician to provide the appropriate supports.
New fee codes are chosen in consideration of the following:
[1] Hollander, Kadlec, 2015
[2] Hollander, Kadlec, 2015
[1] Hollander & Tessaro, 2010
Absolutely! We always want to hear your ideas. Please contact Glenda Nash, Program Director, at (709) 726-7424, ext 321 or gnash@nlma.nl.ca.