The system is used by providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health care workers) in conjunction with the Health Connect Registry to ensure a smooth transition from patient registration to successful attachment.
Moving forward, all communities in B.C. will be using the PAS as a single, centralized waitlist for connecting patients with primary care providers. To register for PAS, please follow the steps in the Get Registered on PAS section below.
The Provincial Attachment System is made up of two streams:
Patient-Facing:
The Health Connect Registry helps unattached patients across the province register their need for a family doctor in their community.
Provider-Facing:
· Panel Registry: Family physicians providing longitudinal care log in to verify clinic information, indicate capacity for new patients, and submit patient panel data. Resources for panel submission are available.
· Clinic and Provider Registry: Medical directors update clinic details, including address, hours, and staff. Pre-populated information is used where possible to identify care gaps and support future planning.
Step # 1
You will need to create your BC Provider ID through OneHealthID if you do not already have one. This is critically important, as it is the key to log into the attachment system. Part of this process is creating your password for your BC Provider ID.
To do this you will need to download the BC Services Card App.
Step # 2
Once you have created your BC Provider ID through OneHealthID and have entered that information into the PAS, you will need to authenticate your information through the Microsoft Authenticator App.
You can also learn more about the steps to access the PAS in this infographic:
Physicians looking to streamline their daily tasks with PAS can delegate responsibilities by endorsing a clinic staff member who is not a doctor or registered nurse practitioner through OneHealthID. The endorsement process can be initiated by either the physician (endorser) or the staff member (endorsee). Once initiated, the other party will receive an email prompting them to confirm the endorsement.
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Recorded MOA Webinars:
For PAS Technical Support:
Via Zoom (Live, On-Demand Support) – Monday to Friday 9am-7pm, excluding stat holidays.
- Join Zoom by Web
- Join Zoom by Phone
- Dial: +1-778-907-2071
- Meeting ID: 930 0303 4945
- Passcode: 548989
Get support by email:
- One Health ID: OneHealthID@gov.bc.ca ·
- PAS Technical Support: Healthbcsupport@phsa.ca
Get support by phone: 250-857-1969
To book a clinic visit for additional PAS Support, please email nstoner@adofp.ca.