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Over the last few months, several improvements have been made to the platform to increase its performance and functionality. These changes include new data holdings added this year, existing data holdings refreshed with the most current information, and other upgrades completed as of today. 

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Latest Changes to HDPBC - May 2025

Published on May 14, 2025

Data updates.
Changes to data holdings: Last month, several improvements have been made to the platform to increase its performance and functionality. While last month's updates focused on foundational improvements, we want to keep you informed about the upcoming changes. Please see the ‘Upcoming Data’ section below for more details.

 

Data refreshes.

None at this time.

For metadata information on the current datasets, please visit Data Sets.

 

New data sets available in HDPBC
While there are no new data sets to share at this time, efforts are underway to bring new data to HDPBC in the coming months. 
Please see the ‘Upcoming Data’ section below for more details.


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

Did you know...

  • Following a few simple practices can help optimize storage and improve data security:
    • Please be mindful when saving intermediate data products on your P/S drives.
    • Avoid storing personally identifiable information (PII) on GitLab. Instead of saving actual data, save the code used to generate it. This helps ensure data security and prevents unauthorized access.
  • When to do a File In versus BYOD SFTP transfer?
    • File In - Use this method if your file:
      • Is under 24 MB AND does not contain personal or sensitive information.
      • The information will not be linked for analysis.
    • BYOD Import - Use this method if your file:
      • Contains personal or sensitive information (must be encrypted, with patient and provider names excluded), AND/OR is over 24 MB.
      • The information may be linked to HDPBC data for project analysis if applicable.

 

Upcoming data.

HDPBC is actively bringing valuable data to the platform. The following data sets are currently under development and will be progressively integrated into HDPBC in the coming months. 

  • VPP Clinical OMOP Data
    • Upcoming update includes information up to Dec 2024
    • provider_id columns and spor_source_id columns will be encrypted
  • CIHI Population Grouping Methodology and CPOP Diagnosis Codes (CPOP)
    • Upcoming table updates:
      • CPOP_DIAGNOSIS (up to Feb 2025)
      • CPOP_HC_CORE (up to Mar 2024)
      • CPOP_HPG_CORE (up to Mar 2024)
    • CPOP_HC and CPOP_HPG will be combined with the CPOP_HC_CORE and the CPOP_HPG_CORE objects
    • Column AGE_GROUP_E_DESC in CPOP_HC_CORE will be removed
    • Columns HPG_E_DESC and AGE_GROUP_E_DESC in CPOP_HPG_CORE will be removed
  • Upcoming New Patient-Centered Measurement (PCM) Surveys
    • Continuity Across Transitions (2019 – 2020)
    • Mental Health and Substance Use (2010 – 2013)
    • Oncology - Outpatient Cancer Care (2019 – 2021)

 

Other updates.

As we are transitioning to a new system architecture, please be reminded that all encrypted columns with ‘_e’ suffix (e.g., PHN_e) will be assigned new key values. This change may affect linkage of cohorts which are defined and managed by the user.

This change is planned to take place in the coming months. Additional notifications will be provided once the specific date has been confirmed.


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.