All independently practising physicians in BC are eligible for the PITO program. This includes GPs and specialists in solo or group practice. The following basic criteria must be met:
*Note: Physicians in alternative payment situations (e.g. salaried, service contracts) will be addressed on an exceptions basis in consultation with the physician and local health authority and can be approved by the PITO Steering Committee.
**Note: For example, some physicians who practice only in a hospital setting will only chart on the hospital record and therefore do not need a separate, ambulatory care EMR)