FREDERICTON – The premier of New Brunswick says her government is set to sign a new four-year agreement with the provincial medical society that will improve access to primary care.

Members of the New Brunswick Medical Society have voted in favour of the four-year agreement, which covers all doctors working in the public health system.

Premier Susan Holt says the $270-million agreement will give doctors more incentive to work in the province by rewarding physicians who accept more patients and participate in team-based clinics.

Health Minister John Dornan says the province chose this model because he says it’s more reliable.

Holt says the deal is retroactive to April 1 and that the two sides will share further details after it’s signed.

Medical society president Dr. Lise Babin said ea

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