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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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Latest changes to HDPBC - March 2026

Published on April 1, 2026

Data updates.
None at this time

 

Data refreshes.
  • Client Roster (CR) Snapshot
  • Patient-Centered Measurement (PCM)

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

 

New data set(s) available in HDPBC
None at this time


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.
 

Did you know...
  • HDPBC now accepts .docx and .xlsx on FileOut requests
    • Files may be submitted as .csv, .txt, .png, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpeg, and .docx
    • Files in .pptx format WILL NOT be accepted.
    • All file out requests are human-reviewed prior to release.

 

Upcoming data.
  • National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS)
  • Medical Services Plan (MSP)
  • PharmaNet (PNET)
  • Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)

 

Other updates.

Application Update - Foxit Reader version 2025.3

  • Arc Drawing Tool: A new annotation tool is available to add open curved lines to your PDF documents, expanding your options for visual markups.
  • Enhanced Commenting System: Windows users now have an improved system for review tasks, including:
    • Favorites Toolbox: A new section to save and reuse your most frequent custom markup styles, ensuring consistency across research annotations.
    • Bluebeam Compatibility: Improved ability to edit annotation properties for comments originally created in Bluebeam, supporting cross-platform review workflows.
    • CSV Export: You can now export all document comments to a CSV file, which is useful for creating audit logs or feedback summaries for project leads.
  • Stability Fixes: General performance enhancements and fixes for application crashes during heavy document processing.
 


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.