NLMA News

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 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

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

Physician Role in Assessing Students Related to COVID-19

It is the NLMA’s position that principles adopted by the Government of NL regarding sick notes for RHA employees and Vulnerable Populations served by the Housing and Homelessness Sector, should also apply to students and school staff. Read More

FACT CHECK: Minister of Health makes misleading statements about existence of primary health care teams

Minister of Health makes misleading statements about the existence of primary health care teams. There is no program that enables family doctors to integrate nurses and other providers in their practices. Full story here. Read More