Get the latest updates from the BC Digital Referrals & Orders program, including project milestones, engagement opportunities, key announcements and resources for care teams and partners.
"The Province views the successful modernization of referrals and orders as foundational to a more integrated and efficient health system." – Cynthia Johansen, MSc, MA, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health, British Columbia.
Read the full letter of endorsement from the Ministry of Health here
September 1, 2026 - Ministry of Health endorses Digital Referrals & Orders program
The Ministry of Health confirms the Digital Referrals and Orders (DRO) Program as a provincial priority, modernizing referrals, diagnostic orders, and special authority requests with digital tools that improve transparency, reduce administrative burden, and enhance patient care across British Columbia. This letter highlights the importance of collaboration across health system partners, including the complementary roles of Ocean and Pathways BC, as deployment activities resume."The Province views the successful modernization of referrals and orders as foundational to a more integrated and efficient health system." – Cynthia Johansen, MSc, MA, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health, British Columbia.
Read the full letter here.
July 28, 2026 - DRO reducing wait times in Langley-based surgical clinic
For clinic patients, the online referral form means less uncertainty, and a clearer path from referral to consultation or procedure.
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July 28, 2026 - Be in the know! Join a DRO learning session.
Ready to learn more about DRO? Join a learning session to explore how electronic referrals and orders will streamline processes, reduce paperwork and support better care coordination across BC. Register for sessions here.
