Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

PCPCM milestone

May 1, 2026

PCPCM milestone

May 1, 2026

Almost half of eligible physicians have enrolled in the Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM) as it celebrates the first anniversary of the launch of the program.

A total of 46 per cent have opted for the compensation model for family physicians and rural generalists who deliver comprehensive, life-long care to a defined panel of patients.

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