Mediation report backs interim rural doctor incentives in B C
The mediators urge immediate funding to boost geographic retention, on call pay, and isolation allowances for rural doctors. If doctors approve the plan, government would retroactively fund premiums and establish a $3 million contingency. Talks with BCMA to resume, with binding arbitration if no deal by March 31.
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UNBC to expand health education and research role
The University of Northern British Columbia will take a larger role in northern health education and research under a Health Action Plan announced December 5. It funds 400 extra nursing seats, creation of a Rural and Remote Health Research Institute with $620,000, and new BSN options for diploma RNs plus a Nurse Practitioner program.
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