"The new compensation system, known as a time modifier, came into effect on July 1 and recognizes the fact that prescribing medications for treating COVID-19 can be complex and time intensive. Usually, family doctors in B.C. are paid around $30 per patient they see, regardless of how long it takes. The new time modifier, though, let’s them charge $43.50 for up to four 15-minute assessments a day for patients who qualify for COVID-19 treatment."
https://www.todayinbc.com/news/b-c-family-doctors-say-time-based-payment-model-one-way-to-create-less-stress-better-care/
A Perspective
"As of Jun 24, 2022, the average annual pay for a Medical Doctor in California is $224,747 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $108.05 an hour. This is the equivalent of $4,322/week or $18,729/month."
"Family physicians earn an average salary of $308,000 per year in BC and $303,000 in Ontario"
