ABOUT OSCAR BC
WHO IS OSCAR BC?
OSCAR BC holds a unique role as a trusted bridge between frontline clinical practice and health system partners, translating user feedback into action and scalable impact.
OSCAR BC will A.C.T. (be Accountable, Collaborative, and Transparent) to support all users of a high-quality, efficient, and innovative OSCAR EMR, led by users for users, empowering primary care providers and enabling safer, more effective care through responsive innovation and continuous quality improvement.
As a non-profit society led by a dedicated volunteer Board, we ensure the voices of OSCAR users are heard by government and service providers. Through collaboration with members, vendors, digital health partners, technical experts, and academics, we deliver the resources, training, and advocacy needed to keep OSCAR thriving—benefiting Members and the patients they serve.
OSCAR BC is a vibrant and connected OSCAR EMR community where healthcare providers, technologists, and patients work together to shape the future of digital health. We envision an open-source EMR platform that continually evolves to meet the needs of healthcare in British Columbia and beyond — driving innovation, improving efficiency, and enhancing patient care through collaboration, education, and shared expertise.
Our 2024-25 Board of Directors are:
- Dr. John Yap, President
- Dr. John Robertson, Treasurer
- Linda Yang, Director
- Ashley Rahiman, Director
- John Wilson, Director
Executive Director: Joëlle Mourré
WHY OSCAR BC?
OSCAR is one of the most widely used EMR’s in BC and the OSCAR movement remains strong. This made it necessary to create a central structure to support and improve OSCAR for its users and the patients we serve.
WHEN WE LAUNCHED
OSCAR BC is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in October 2016. The mission of OSCAR BC is to support all Users of OSCAR EMR, founded on the principles of sustaining and enhancing an evolving open source EMR, through collaboration, transparency and community development.
HOW WE WORK
OSCAR BC harnesses the passion and daily experience of OSCAR users to direct future development. Funds collected, primarily through Membership dues, are used to direct and prioritize future OSCAR-related projects and education.
We provide an array of learning and support resources, including training workshops and events (such as our annual OSCARCON event), webinars and Youtube videos, user manuals and instructions, eForm design and repository, and advocacy with government, health authorities and service providers.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision Statement
OSCAR BC holds a unique role as a trusted bridge between frontline clinical practice and health system partners, translating user feedback into action and scalable impact.
OSCAR BC will A.C.T. (Accountable, Collaborative, and Transparent) to support all users of a high-quality, efficient, and innovative OSCAR EMR, led by users for users, empowering primary care providers and enabling safer, more effective care through responsive innovation and continuous quality improvement.
Mission Statement
OSCAR BC empowers primary care providers with open-source EMR solutions by responding to user needs, supporting eForm creation, fostering connectivity across health systems, and enabling equitable, high-quality care, while maintaining transparency, collaboration, and trust.
*OSCAR BC Stategic Plan 2026 – 2029 coming soon!
HOW TO CONTACT US
Email: info@oscarbc.ca
NOTE: OSCAR BC is not an EMR provider, and we do not provide technical support or development services for your EMR. Please contact your OSCAR Service Provider for technical support.
WE ARE SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS!
Join our esteemed Board of Directors, and share your expertise and passion to continue building a resilient and collaborative OSCAR EMR community throughout BC and beyond!
The Board of Directors meets (remotely) 10 times per year, and in-person at the Annual General Meeting, typically held at the opening of OSCARCON.
Interested in joining us? Download “OSCAR BC Board Member Responsibilities and Assets”, and contact us at info@oscarbc.ca.