$ 1.6 million in registered income per family physician

A Laval family doctor raised more than $ 1.6 million last year, the largest amount ever paid to RAMQ.

The epidemic did not have a negative effect on the productivity of this physician, who was billed for $ 1,641,746 in 2020, according to Rocky DL Insurance Maladi to Quebec (RAMQ) data.

Also, this is the largest amount ever charged to a general practitioner, confirmed in RAMQ Magazine.

In 2019, a Laval doctor won $ 1,631,777, but the secrecy prevents him from knowing that he is the same professional.

In total, 15 general practitioners earned more than $ 1 million in 2020.

This is an amazing return compared to the average of $ 271,881 in the previous year. In 2019 there were more millionaires, however, with 19.

According to the F desdration des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ), these physicians are exceptional cases and work more than 80 hours per week.

Louis Codin
Physician and President

“They have to see a lot of patients [pour en arriver là], Its chairman d^R. Louis Codin. They are more available. ”

Ten family physicians won over $ 900,000 last year.

These amounts include all income (bonuses, actions, overtime).

Some office expenses should be deducted. Performs RAMQ checks to ensure pay is consistent.

Remote Bay

According to the FMOQ, it pays more to treat the very sick than simple cases without an appointment.

During epidemics, up to half of the frontline consultations were done over the phone over the distance.

“The doctor can do a lot in a day. He does not have to travel. Those who want to work harder will earn money,” said Rockies Place, a professor at the University of Montreal School of Public Health.

Inequality

Experts believe this revenue raises questions about the rates of other employees and practices of the health network.

“There’s an imbalance,” Blaise says. Compared to the physicians who worked on the phone, against the efforts of other professionals who were at the forefront, we can ask ourselves: Did we get the value of our money? “

“We have a limited budget. We give what we give to doctors and nowhere else,” says Mouth Laberge, who specializes in health policies at Laval University.

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