Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association

14/05/2025

The NLMA is working on a program to integrate NLPDP authorization request forms with EMRs, which will help enhance efficiency and free up valuable time for doctors.

“As a family physician, I see first-hand the impact administrative burden can have on a medical practice. This integration will help improve physician efficiency in filling out the forms required for patient coverage under the provincial drug plan. By lessening unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks, physicians can work toward avoiding burnout and can get back to the purpose of medical practice – caring for patients.”
– Dr. David Metcalfe, family physician & NLMA Board Member

Funding for this initiative was made possible by the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program.

Learn more:

$10 million in grants: Innovate to cut administrative tasks and enhance patient care in Canada.

01/05/2025

On National Physicians’ Day, we want to express our sincere gratitude to you, the physicians of Newfoundland and Labrador, for your unwavering commitment to patient care, compassion, and excellence in medicine.

As we celebrate your vital role, we also recognize the importance of your own health and well-being. Your resilience is remarkable — but balance and well-being are essential, too.

Together with our partners at the Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS), Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS), and the Family Practice Networks (FPNs) we are pleased to announce the Physician Health Collaborative (PHC), a leadership-driven initiative designed to help address the challenges physicians face across our province.

To the physicians of our province: thank you for being the heart of health care and for all that you do.

We honor you today and every day.

On National Physicians’ Day, we want to express our sincere gratitude to you, the physicians of Newfoundland and Labrador, for your unwavering commitment to patient care, compassion…

11/03/2025

Today is a day to recognize the contributions of women in medicine and honour those who paved the way. Thank you for all you do for your community and your patients.

Happy Canadian Women Physicians’ Day!

25/10/2024

NLMA has received funding from the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program to reduce physicians' administrative workload and better support them in caring for their patients. In NL, it will fund integration of NLPDP authorization request forms with EMRs, enhancing efficiency and freeing up valuable time for doctors.

$10 million in grants: Innovate to cut administrative tasks and enhance patient care in Canada.

30/09/2024

Today, the NLMA would like to recognize and honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

We encourage you to take some time to attend local events, learn more, and reflect on the significance of the meaning behind this day.

If you are located in St. John’s, First Light is holding the Rally for Reconciliation from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Colonial Building (next to Bannerman Park). We encourage everyone to seek out information about local events in your communities.

For more information on Indigenous health, please click here: https://www.cma.ca/our-focus/indigenous-health and to learn about the work of the Orange Shirt Society, click here: https://orangeshirtday.org/

17/06/2024

Each year, physicians in Canada spend 18.5 million hours on unnecessary administrative tasks. We need to do better. That’s why we’re thrilled to receive funding from , and as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program to help alleviate physicians’ administrative burden through Improving efficiency by integrating authorization request forms with the provincial electronic medical record. This project will lift some of that administrative pressure faced by physicians each day, and allow them to reclaim lost time with patients.

Learn more at:

Improving efficiency by integrating authorization request forms with the provincial electronic medical record

12/06/2024

This year, the NLMA is celebrating its centennial and honouring the incredible work of physicians today, and over the last 100 years.

From cottage hospitals to the establishment of a medical school, physicians have been instrumental in advancing the ever-evolving field of medicine for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) has played a pivotal role in shaping the health care landscape of the province since its inception i...

11/06/2024

The NLMA is pleased to share Dr. Stephen Major has been installed as the Association's 99th President.

During his term, Dr. Major will focus on addressing recruitment and retention challenges in the province that are impacting patient’s ability to access timely medical care.

Dr. Major was installed as NLMA President by Dr. Kathleen Ross, President of the Canadian Medical Association, during the NLMA’s President's Dinner on June 8, 2024.

01/05/2024

We remain deeply grateful to doctors as they continue to provide care throughout Canada. This , the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank thank them. We proudly support Canada’s physicians. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3UPNaat

01/05/2024

On this National Physicians’ Day, we say thank you to the dedicated physicians across our province for your commitment to improving the lives of patients. Today, and every day, we are grateful for all that you do. We know you are worried about the health care system’s ability to meet the needs of your patients. Physician shortages are directly affecting wait times and access to care. The NLMA will continue to represent your voice and hold health care decision-makers accountable for stabilizing the physician workforce.

22/03/2024

The Music Is Medicine 2024 Fundraiser Variety Show is taking place tomorrow night in St. John's. This evening is set to be a spectacular blend of humour, emotion, and pure entertainment.

Click here for more information and to buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/music-is-medicine-the-3rd/

11/03/2024

On Canadian Women Physicians' Day we recognize and honour the inspiring work women physicians do every day to better the lives of patients in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. To the women who paved the way and to the physicians of tomorrow, we thank you.