Business of Medicine

The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) has developed a program to provide medical learners and new to practice physicians with information and advice on the business side of medicine, including office management strategies, remuneration models, legal considerations, billing practices, and more. 

The program will focus on topics that support medical learners in their transition to practice as physicians in New Brunswick. These topics are broken down into short videos, delivered by experienced physicians and subject matter experts.   

AVAILABLE NOW | Video 1 – Practice Management

  • How to build a strong office team  
  • How to build a strong professional team 
  • Setting yourself up for success  
  • Tips and tricks from an experienced family physician 

COMING SOON | Video 2 – Remuneration Models in NB

  • Representation and Negotiation  
  • Overview of remuneration models  
  • Pros and cons of each remuneration model 
  • Important things to consider when choosing a remuneration model  

COMING SOON | Video 3 – Legal Aspects of Practising in NB

  • Legal considerations for physicians 
  • Incorporation 
  • Contracts 
  • Legal responsibilities for patient files 
  • Support and resources available 

COMING SOON | Video 4 – Family Medicine in NB

  • What’s involved in becoming a family physician? 
  • What is a family physician today? 
  • Importance of primary care 
  • Types of family medicine practices in NB 
  • Choosing family or specialty medicine 

COMING SOON | Video 5 – Billing

  • Overview of how billing works in NB 
  • Medicare and WorkSafeNB 
  • Billing uninsured services  
  • How to create a cheat sheet 
  • Support and resources available 

For more information, please contact Jennifer Scott Harris, Member Engagement Specialist, at jscottharris@nbms.nb.ca or (506) 871-8904.