Dave Baspaly: What the Vancouver Division Actually Does for You
If you're a family physician in Vancouver, here's the short version: the Division has your back.
"You've got somebody in your corner," says Dave Baspaly, the Division's Executive Director and CEO. "If it's within our means, we'll help. If it's not, we'll help you advocate to the right audience."
We Listen First
The most important thing the Division does is pay attention. Not just to big system-wide issues, but to the everyday pressures physicians face — managing a practice, navigating funding changes, finding support for patients with complex needs.
That listening shapes everything the Division does. If something isn't working for members, the goal is to know about it early and respond.
We Go to Bat for You
A lot of what the Division does happens behind the scenes — talking to government, working with health authorities, and building relationships across the healthcare system. The point of all that is simple: to remove barriers so physicians can focus on their patients.
When something isn't working in the system, the Division uses those relationships to push for change.
We Give Our Team Room to Get Things Done
The Division is set up so staff can move quickly and take initiative, rather than waiting for approvals at every turn. That means when a member has a problem, the team can actually do something about it — without getting stuck in red tape.
We Focus on What Works
The Division isn't chasing the next big thing for its own sake. Over the next year or so, the focus is on doing the current programs really well — making sure they're delivering real value rather than spreading too thin.
In a healthcare system where resources are always tight, that kind of discipline matters.
What This Means for You
Whether you're dealing with a clinic issue, a gap in patient services, a frustrating policy, or just need someone to point you in the right direction — the Division is there.
"We're really working everything we can to the betterment of the members and the patients."
That's the job. In plain terms: someone is paying attention, and they're on your side.