NLMA News

News Release - NLMA advises employers not to send employees to doctors for “work from home” requests or sick notes

In keeping with the direction issued by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, anyone who is able to work from home should do so. Read More

NLMA calls on leadership candidates to help the 90,000 people in NL without a family doctor

The NLMA is asking for commitments from election candidates to help the 90,000 residents of the province who do not have a family doctor or a primary health care team. Read More

Changes to PPE supply for community-based FFS physicians

In May, private community-based physicians were granted access to PPE from the RHAs. This program has now ended. The Department of Health has developed a new process for community-based physicians to purchase their own PPE from private vendors. Read More

Flu shots delivered by family doctors will be covered by MCP this fall

This fall, flu shots will be covered under MCP. This means patients will now be able to receive a flu shot from a participating family doctor at no cost. Read More

Flu Shot Information and Guidance

The Provincial Government's influenza immunization program is commenced on October 21, 2020. The MCP fee code for flu shots has been temporarily reinstated effective October 21, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Read More