The telecom division has agreed to make changes to its fee-based LifePlus program as part of its settlement with the B.C. Medical Services Commission. In a statement, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Telus Health will no longer offer physician services to new clients through LifePlus. It will also separate publicly funded, medically necessary services from the program. (The Logic, Vancouver Sun)

Talking point: LifePlus has required an annual fee in the thousands of dollars for a family doctor at a Telus Clinic. The MSC filed for an injunction in December, alleging the program contravenes the Medicare Protection Act. The watchdog said Wednesday it is no longer pursuing it. Telus Health did not respond to The Logic’s questions directly, and sent a statement from chief growth officer Juggy Sihota acknowledging the company would modify its programs “over time to ensure a clearer delineation between insured and uninsured care delivery.” The province has also been in talks with Harrison Healthcare, which faces a similar injunction. The ministry of health did not immediately respond to a request for comment.