Province and NLMA strike deal on Blended Capitation Payment Model

The Provincial Government and the NLMA have struck a deal on a new Blended Capitation Payment Model for family physicians in the province.

The voluntary payment model is designed for independent community family practices. It pays doctors a set annual fee for each attached patient, plus a reduced fee-for-service each time they see that patient.

Under the new deal, there will be support for comprehensive family medicine, improved access for patients, team-based care, and improved recruitment and retention of physicians who want to practice under this model.

The new agreement will not be finalized until the NLMA consults its members.