government is reviewing whether an online app is violating the ban on extra billing by charging patients to book a spot in line at walk-in medical clinics. The app, called MediMap, shows up-to-date waiting times for walk-in clinics in dozens of towns and cities across Canada, free of charge. But for a $5 fee, patients have the option to reserve a place in line at participating clinics. Adam said he is confident the fee does not violate the extra-billing ban because it is not charging for an insured medical service and people can still get on the wait list to see a clinic doctor by phone or by going to the clinic. If the fee is disallowed, he said, the company will have to find another way to generate revenue and finance operations of its free service of publishing wait times at walk-in clinics.

Source: CBC News December 18, 2017 19:52 UTC