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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 - June 2025

Published on June 30, 2025

Data updates.

Changes to data holdings: None at this time.

Last month, several improvements have been made to the platform to increase its performance and functionality. These updates included transitioning to a new system architecture, laying the groundwork for future enhancements to platform performance and data currency.

 

Data refreshes.

None at this time.

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

 

New data sets available in HDPBC
BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) - Jan 2005 to Dec 2024


The above data sets 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...
  • To ensure we handle your inquiries efficiently:
    • Please direct all general user requests and questions to our MoHAnalytics@gov.bc.ca email rather than to the personal email addresses of HDPBC team members.
    • For data quality issues or requests for code examples, kindly submit a GitLab Issue.
  • We’ve recently updated our Bring Your Own Data (BYOD) instructions here.
    • The new content is more user-friendly and designed to help you avoid common mistakes when preparing and submitting your data and supporting metadata files, ensuring a smoother and faster BYOD import process.
  • In case you missed our earlier email, we are now offering a downloadable Excel export of our Metadata.
    • This feature allows you to query HDPBC data, generate complex SQL queries for aggregation and filtering, and use AI prompts to automate and enhance your analysis, providing faster insights and streamlining your workflow.
    • Download the metadata Excel export here and start exploring today!

 

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.