Alberta Netcare Newsletter
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Stay informed with the latest updates, including new features, enhanced functionalities, and helpful tips to improve your use of Alberta Netcare systems.
September 2026
Initiative Spotlight: eHealth Services Portal
New Releases & Features: FAST letter updates, Electronic Referral Solution (ERS), and preventative health testing reimbursement
Reminders: Netcare facility selection and RSA soft tokens
Tips & Tricks: Netcare Training Environment and live webinars
July 2026
One Card Alberta's new integrated driver's licence and health card.
Northwest Territories residents can now access their Alberta health information through MyHealth Alberta.
Best practices for ensuring accurate patient demographic information.
Transition to RSA SecurID soft tokens and support resources.
Reminder to log in to Alberta Netcare at least every 180 days to maintain access.
May 2026
- Real-Time Integration (RTI) requirements for pharmacies and the July 1st, 2026 deadline.
- Parent/ Guardian Access information is now displaying in Netcare.
- Important reminders for soft tokens expiry as well as HSS IAM
March 2026
- Spotlight on the new eHealth Services Portal
- Guidance for Netcare Authorized Approvers when selecting user roles
- Information about Netcare access for out-of-province providers
- Understanding the difference between the Community Encounter Digest (CED) and the Patient Summary
- Tips for navigating Alberta Netcare based on user roles
January 2026
This feature edition focuses on Netcare privacy and security, including:
Real-Time Integration (RTI) requirements for pharmacies and how to complete the required privacy steps
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and guidance on whether your facility requires an update
Netcare policies and where to quickly access this information when needed
November 2025
The November 2025 edition provides information about
the new Access to Alberta Netcare Declaration for custodians;
Netcare and MyHealth Records releases;
the Netcare Downtime Prep Kit and how to use it;
and support and resources for eReferral.
September 2025
This edition focuses on ways to connect Albertans with their health information while supporting secure and efficient access for providers.
Spotlight on MyHealth Records and the new Mobile Health Card
Updates to RSA SecurID soft tokens for two-factor authentication
Vaccine preordering in the Alberta Vaccine Booking System
Changes for community users accessing AHS cloud storage
Tips for using the Data Availability Table
How to customize and manage your ANP account
July 2025
This month, we're focusing on practical steps to keep Alberta Netcare secure, accessible, and future-readywhether managing patient privacy, logging in, or preparing new users.
Learn how Netcare Masking helps protect patient information
Prepare for the move to RSA SecurID soft tokens for two-factor authentication
See how student training helps equip future health care providers
Access key support contacts and learning resources for Netcare and related systems
May 2025
This month, we're spotlighting how ANP supports your daily clinical workhelping you stay efficient, secure, and informed.
Refresh your ANP knowledge, including user roles, permissions, and access maintenance
Explore tools that help you get the most out of ANP
Find the right resources for troubleshooting and learning
March 2025
- Discover how we're enhancing continuity of care and improving patient health outcomes.
- Find helpful tips and tricks for making the most of Alberta Netcare Portal (ANP), plus a quick check to ensure your facility is up-to-date on privacy and security measures.
- And don't miss our list of essential training materials for ANP users!
January 2025
- Discover how sharing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data with Alberta Netcare can help you manage patient panels.
- New billing codes for physicians participating in the Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM).
- Explore the new Dashboards tab and enhanced eReferral functionality.
- Learn about the streamlined access request process for Immunization Direct Submission Mechanism (IDSM).
