The Executive Council of the BCRS performs many vital functions for all BC radiologists. We represent radiologists at negotiation and arbitration tables. We see to it that the voice of radiology is heard at the Society of Specialist Physicians and Surgeons meetings. We make fee allocations, submit new fee items, and liaise with MSP. We attempt to expand the role of community imaging clinics to ensure they remain viable. We take concerns and initiatives to the appropriate government bodies. We have a great impact on radiology in BC.

If you are a radiologist in BC, we represent your interests and we have materially benefited you in the recent past. If you are a member, thank you! If you are not, make this the year you join the BCRS and get involved in your future. We need your support in our ongoing efforts on your behalf. You can surely add to what we do.

Benefits of membership

Stakeholder Relations

• Professional associations – ASR, OAR, CAR
• College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC
• Ministry of Health Services, PIC
• Allied Health Associations – BCAMRT
• Educational Programs – BCIT, UBC
• Industry
  
  

Professional/Medical

• Advice on allocation and billing clarifications
• New Fee Codes or Amendments to existing Fee Codes
• Guidelines and Protocols
  
  

Advocacy/Government Relations

• Protection of professional and economics interests
  
  

Member Dedicated Office and Staff

• One of only a handful of specialist associations with a dedicated staff and toll-free phone line for prompt response to member requests
• Qualified staff to represent members at stakeholder meetings
• Producing reports, surveys and analyses
  
  

Public Relations

• Raising public awareness and BCRS profile
• Advancing the interests of Radiology in BC
  
  

Crisis & Issue Management

• Managing crisis and issues at the provincial, issue and group level
  
  

Communications

• Quarterly newsletters
• Web site access (new and improved! Coming soon)
• Regular email updates on political and medical/clinic issues, conferences
• Providing information for residents/fellows (new program starting in June)
  
  

Research

• Online surveys, ie. demographics, CME needs assessment
• Interprovincial Fee Comparisons
• Digital Imaging readiness and RFI Transition to Digital for Community Imaging Clinics

BCRS Meetings

• Three meetings per year  - Winter, Spring and Fall (AGM)
• Continuing Medical Education sessions (accredited)
• Opportunity to meet Executive Council and exercise your membership rights