Finance

Pay dispute erupts between Doctors Nova Scotia and Workers’ Compensation Board
When a doctor treats an injured worker, the WCB pays the doctor 111% of the rate set by provincial health insurer. But last month, the WCB announced that as of August 26, doctors who treat injured workers will only be paid 100% of the rate, losing the 11% premium.
Tax judge sides with medical clinic over CRA, finding its fee-sharing with physicians not subject to GST/HST
A tax judge has ruled that a fee-sharing arrangement between a medical clinic and its physicians should not be considered a taxable service, overruling the CRA’s attempts to collect sales tax on the fees.

Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college

Dr. Kristyn Insley had closed her medical aesthetics business and had her medical corporation declare bankruptcy, resulting in patients losing thousands of dollars on pre-bought services.
OMA announces ‘substantial’ increases to parental leave benefits for doctors

Under the new agreement, the maximum benefit amount has been increased from $1,300 a week to $2,000 a week. In addition, income earned while on leave is now capped at $3,000 rather than $1,300.
Can we improve system functionality by reducing student debt and restructuring training?

Back in my day, in the U.K., I got a government grant, and my tuition fees were paid. Nowadays the debt load of new grads is hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on province. Let’s look at solutions.
Leasing vs. buying a car: What physicians need to know

When it comes to shopping for a vehicle, is it better to buy or lease? That all depends on the type of vehicle, your driving patterns and how long you intend to keep your vehicles.
7 in 10 Ontario say healthcare system is worse compared to last year: OMA poll

Additionally, 83% say wait times for surgeries, specialist appointments, and diagnostic tests have worsened, while 59% say the government has not fulfilled its promise to end hallway medicine.
Ontario’s financial regulator increasing scrutiny over healthcare providers who bill auto insurers

The agency says it will be focusing on the top billing providers, providers who participate in PPNs and providers sanctioned by the regulatory colleges.
Alberta docs can now officially express interest in new compensation model

In order for the new compensation model to go through, Alberta Health requires at least 500 physicians to express their interest by March 1.
Medical associations across Canada call on feds to stop capital gains tax hikes

The signatories say the prorogation of Parliament and the impending federal election are ‘are unique circumstances which dictate a full stop’ to the proposed tax measure.

Pay dispute erupts between Doctors Nova Scotia and Workers’ Compensation Board

Tax judge sides with medical clinic over CRA, finding its fee-sharing with physicians not subject to GST/HST

Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college

OMA announces ‘substantial’ increases to parental leave benefits for doctors

Can we improve system functionality by reducing student debt and restructuring training?

Leasing vs. buying a car: What physicians need to know

7 in 10 Ontario say healthcare system is worse compared to last year: OMA poll

Ontario’s financial regulator increasing scrutiny over healthcare providers who bill auto insurers

Alberta docs can now officially express interest in new compensation model

Medical associations across Canada call on feds to stop capital gains tax hikes