PRIVATE MEDICAL CLINICS FIGHTING BACK OVER NEW BILLINGS RULES

CTV News Vancouver - Owners of some private British.Columbia medical clinics are warning longer wait times for surgeries are possible if new rules come into play in the province. While many book procedures through the public system, some patients opt to pay to skip the wait. But starting Oct. 1, those looking to have their surgery sooner may have trouble finding someone to do it. The province's health minister announced earlier this year that doctors who charge patients for publicly insured services will face hefty fines – as much as $10,000 on first offence and $20,000 on second. Practitioners can also be de-enrolled from the province's Medical Services Plan, meaning they're no longer...>>>