As part of the action the government is taking to move the health system forward, MyAHS Connect is being renamed MyChart. This change provides a clearer, more consistent name that aligns with the MyChart mobile app and supports a patient-focused digital health system. It lets Albertans securely access their personal health information, manage appointments, view test results and co-ordinate care with their health team.
MyChart draws its information primarily from Connect Care and the acute care system, providing Albertans with a reliable, up-to-date view of their health records in one place. This integration across care settings helps patients and their health teams co-ordinate treatment and make informed decisions.
“We want to ensure Albertans have straightforward access to their health records, and throughout our efforts to refocus the health system, creating a seamless patient journey has remained a key priority."
“Renaming MyAHS Connect to MyChart will ensure a consistent name between the app and the system while maintaining its important function as an online collaborative tool for both Albertans and healthcare professionals.”
Alberta’s government began refocusing the health care system to create a more integrated system that provides improved care to all Albertans – and this includes access to health records important to making decisions about one’s individual health care needs. Currently, MyChart is used in both the acute care and mental health and addiction pillars of the health care system. Work is underway to determine how MyChart can be expanded in other care settings across the province.
Albertans can get started with MyChart today by signing up through MyHealth Alberta or downloading the free mobile app, giving them secure, convenient access to their health information and connecting them with their care team.
Quick facts
- Albertans can access MyChart by creating a verified Alberta.ca account and signing up for MyHealth Records.
- Through MyChart, patients can view their Connect Care health information from a desktop, smartphone, or tablet.
- Existing users automatically retain access and all patient information remains in MyChart – no new sign-up is required.
- MyChart was introduced in 2019 as part of MyHealth Records.
- Albertans who are 14 years and older, who have a verified Alberta.ca account and access to their MyHealth Records account can access MyChart.
- Currently, more than 1.3 million Albertans have active MyChart (formerly MyAHS Connect) accounts.