April 1, 2026, Payment Schedule Updates
Updates to the following payment schedule sections are effective April 1, 2026:
Anesthesia, Chronic Pain – Section H
Family Medicine – Section B
Internal Medicine – Section D
Plastic Surgery – Section N
Psychiatry – Section E
Radiology – Billing under the MSB Payment Schedule
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry – Time-Based Services Changes
Email notices about these changes were sent to the affected practice specialties in March 2026. Contact economics@sma.sk.ca for questions or additional information.
Recent News
SMA Statement on the Closure of Prairie Harm Reduction
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is deeply concerned about the closure of Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon and the risk this decision poses to patient safety, as well as the impact this decision will have on our strained health care system.
Innovation Fund series: ‘Needs of patients to be addressed in “real time” by the right provider in the right role.’
Herold Road Family Physicians’ Innovation Fund project aims to improve access to mental health care services and dietary counselling, enhance care coordination, and expand team-based care for adults diagnosed with chronic diseases.
Innovation Fund series: ‘We have been following the Patient’s Medical Home model at the Nest from day 1.’
Dr. Ankit Kapur spent two years in residency at the La Ronge Medical Clinic and Dr. Julia Kapur spent one, where they experienced the benefits of a Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) model.
Innovation Fund series: ‘Our patients are happier, our physicians are happier and our pharmacist is happier.’
Associate Medical Clinic’s Innovation Fund project sees a pharmacist located within the Prince Albert clinic who accepts referrals from the 10 physicians. While the referral includes the area of support needed, the patient and the pharmacist set a goal together.
SHA Practitioner Staff Bylaws
We are pleased to announce the new Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Practitioner Staff Bylaws are now in place. These Bylaws set the foundation for our shared work together as physicians. Finalizing the Bylaws is a step forward, but the work continues.
Innovation Fund Job Opportunities
The Fund approved 34 medical clinics from across Saskatchewan, whose projects aim to meet unique needs of Saskatchewan communities and build the foundations for family physician-led, team-based care.
Projects supported by the Innovation Fund are driving change in family physician clinics across Saskatchewan and opening the door to new career opportunities.
Patient’s Medical Home
Saskatchewan’s healthcare system is evolving to ensure that every resident has access to comprehensive, tailored, high quality, team-based primary care through the development of Patient’s Medical Homes (PMH) in Health Networks. PMHs are family medicine clinics that provide patients with longitudinal or continuous care across all life stages and are supported by a connected, interdisciplinary care team.
Patient Rights & Responsibilities Poster
The SMA and CPSS have developed a resource poster for Saskatchewan Physicians to hang in their offices to help patients, physicians and staff understand patient rights and responsibilities. This poster will help physicians navigate disruptive patient behaviours, and an invitation for patients to better understand what is expected of them and their physician.
Programs & Benefits
The SMA has programs and benefits tailored to meet your needs as a physician including Insurance, CME and CMPA funds, and a variety of other programs.
Compensation
The SMA negotiates on behalf of all physicians to the Ministry of Health, for fair and equitable compensation. Find information regarding, fees, allocation, contracts and compensation programs here.
Latest Updates
The SMA keeps members aware of timely information pertaining to practice, their membership and current developments in Saskatchewan health care through President’s Letters, Practice Alerts, Member Notices and eNews.