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Recently, we successfully completed a system update that transitioned our platform to a new architecture, laying the groundwork for future enhancements to platform performance and data currency. As this change involves an update to our encryption protocols, we encourage you to read this page to stay informed about all the updates implemented during this transition.

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Data updates

Data refreshes

New data sets available in HDPBC

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Upcoming data

Other updates

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Latest changes to HDPBC - September 2025

Published on September 12, 2025

Data updates.
Key Changes in the Recent Update All linkage columns which are suffixed with ‘_e’ have their values updated with a new set of values. Note that this includes all client and practitioner identifiers, and many of the event identifiers. Notable examples of affected columns: PHN_e of the NACRS_CORE, CPOP, PNET_CORE, HI_CLNT, PCM, SWT tables PRACNUM_e of the MSP_CORE table PRAC_KEY_e of the HI_PRAC table RX_NUM_e of the PNET_CORE table EPISODE_ID_e of the RAI table The key values are changed consistently across all tables, ensuring linkage is not broken. This includes all BYOD/DataIn objects. This change is not anticipated to have any impact on code functionality. For a detailed list of column name changes, please refer to the LearnHub news page.

Data updates.

Key Changes in the Recent Update

All linkage columns which are suffixed with ‘_e’ have their values updated with a new set of values. Note that this includes all client and practitioner identifiers, and many of the event identifiers. Notable examples of affected columns:

PHN_e of the NACRS_CORE, CPOP, PNET_CORE, HI_CLNT, PCM, SWT tables
PRACNUM_e of the MSP_CORE table
PRAC_KEY_e of the HI_PRAC table
RX_NUM_e of the PNET_CORE table
EPISODE_ID_e of the RAI table

The key values are changed consistently across all tables, ensuring linkage is not broken. This includes all BYOD/DataIn objects. This change is not anticipated to have any impact on code functionality.

For a detailed list of column name changes, please refer to the LearnHub news page.

Data refreshes.
VPP Clinical OMOP Data - Up to Dec 2024 PharmaNet (PNET) - Up to Jun 2025 Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) - Up to Mar 2025 Health System Matrix (HSM) - Up to 2023 – 2024 (Fiscal Year) For metadata information on the current datasets, go to Data Sets.

Data refreshes.

VPP Clinical OMOP Data - Up to Dec 2024
PharmaNet (PNET) - Up to Jun 2025
Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) - Up to Mar 2025
Health System Matrix (HSM) - Up to 2023 – 2024 (Fiscal Year)

For metadata information on the current datasets, go to Data Sets.

New data set(s) available in HDPBC
Population and Environmental Risk Characteristics (PERC)

The above data set(s) are now available to be requested for new project via Data Access Request (DAR) form, or for the existing projects via Project Amendment form.

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If you receive the "Unable to launch the remote desktop or app while the previous session is logging off" error and cannot logon to the desktop:
- Please wait 10 to 15 minutes and try again rather than repeatedly trying to log in.
- This usually happens because your previous session is still active in the background.
To avoid login issues, always log off from the TAE-BC desktop at the end of your workday. To correctly log off from the desktop:
- Click on the "Windows Icon" at the bottom left of your desktop
- Click on "Your Profile" and Click "Sign Out"

Upcoming data.
None at this time

Other updates.
None at this time

We believe these updates will significantly enhance your workflow and productivity. If you have any questions or feedback about these changes, please reach out to us at MoHAnalytics@gov.bc.ca.