November 13, 2026

In this issue: 

• One password. Three AMA online services.

• Optimized Prescribing with Seniors: Reducing fracture risk – secondary prevention

• Tools for effective vaccine conversations this respiratory virus season

• Is your practice prepared for the unexpected?

• RF delegate election underway

• myWCB reporting interruption

• Celebrating 25 years of service: Sean Smith

• Primary Care Alberta clinical updates

• MD Financial

  • Preparing your portfolio

• Community Connections
  • Physician Advocacy Network

One password. Three AMA online services.

Beginning today, November 13, users of the AMA website, Learn@AMA and vFairs will be able to use a single password as the AMA moves to a new sign-in platform.

Earlier this morning Information Technology teams supported a successful move to the new platform.
This will only affect sign in method; all account and access will remain the same.

Members, staff and partners will soon receive an email from the AMA with a Sign In link to reset their password. Upon receiving the email: 

1. Click the Sign In link
2. Select "Forgot Password" 
3. Verify email address and create new password (existing passwords will no longer work) 

Please complete this process by November 19, 2026. 

Optimized Prescribing with Seniors: Reducing fracture risk – secondary prevention

Case
Mrs. B has osteoporosis and previously completed five years of bisphosphonate therapy. Three years into a drug holiday, she is found to have a new vertebral fracture and significant bone mineral density loss.

Issue
When is a bisphosphonate drug holiday appropriate, and how should treatment be reassessed when a patient experiences a new fracture?

For patients with osteoporosis, a new fracture can signal the need to revisit their treatment plan. This article explores bisphosphonate drug holidays, vertebral fractures and treatment options for patients at very high fracture risk.

Optimized Prescribing with Seniors
is a joint communication of the Alberta Medical Association and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta. Articles are written by physicians for physicians prescribing for older patients.

Tools for effective vaccine conversations this respiratory virus season

Respiratory virus season is here, and patients look to physicians for trusted guidance on vaccination. The AMA has curated practical tools to help physicians navigate those conversations with confidence and connect patients with reliable information and services.

Find practical tools to navigate common vaccine concerns, needle fear, informed consent and more. 

Is your practice prepared for the unexpected?

Cyberattacks, outages and other disruptions can happen with little warning.

Explore what you can do to protect your practice and keep essential services running when challenges arise. 

RF delegate election underway

An election is underway for one Zonal/Regional RF Delegate position in South Zone (Region 1). Electronic voting opened November 9 for members in this zone and will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, when ballots will be counted.

If you are a member of this zone and haven’t yet voted, please do so here: Vote now
(AMA member login required). 

myWCB reporting interruption

The Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta electronic medical reporting system, myWCB, is scheduled for maintenance.

myWCB will be unavailable:
 

Friday, November 20, 2026, 6 p.m. until Sunday, November 22, 2026, 4 p.m. ABT

Reporting due date extended by one business day – where applicable, any reporting that would
typically be due Monday, November 23, 2026, will be considered timely if submitted by Tuesday,
November 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. ABT.
 

Questions? Contact:
Sheena Warsi, Jerrett Dewalt or John Rose.

Celebrating 25 years of service: Sean Smith

The AMA is proud to recognize Sean Smith, Executive Vice President, Representation & Negotiations, on 25 years of service to the association. Over the course of his career, Sean has served in a variety of leadership roles, beginning as a Health Economist in 2001 and progressing through positions including Senior Health Economist, Director of Primary Care Initiatives and leadership of the Southern Alberta Office before assuming his current executive role.

Sean is known as a steady presence who brings people together, listens carefully and helps navigate complex situations with thoughtfulness and good humour. Colleagues describe him as approachable, caring and supportive. His genuine interest in people, combined with his willingness to share his knowledge and experience, has made him a trusted colleague to many across the AMA.

Congratulations, Sean, on this significant milestone, and thank you for 25 years of service to Alberta physicians and the AMA.

Primary Care Alberta clinical updates

The following updates from Primary Care Alberta have been provided for your information: 

• Do Bugs Need Drugs?
• Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology Pearl of the Week: Postmortem Drug Redistribution

Preparing your portfolio

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Community Connections

CMA recruiting for PAN

The Physician Advocacy Network (PAN) is recruiting new members for 2027.

The Canadian Medical Association's (CMA's) PAN brings together passionate physician leaders and medical learners from across Canada who are committed to building influential relationships with elected officials and decision-makers to drive meaningful change in our health care system as part of the CMA’s advocacy and mobilization strategy.

If you know someone who would be a great addition to PAN, send their name and contact information to pan@cma.ca by November 16.

A virtual information session for prospective members will be held November 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET.

Promoting a local charitable health-related event?

Recruiting physicians and medical learners for a medical study?

Seeking AMA member participation in a survey?

The AMA receives many requests to promote local events, research participation opportunities and surveys to our members. We consider all requests based on specific criteria and general relevance/appropriateness.

*Please note that, unless explicitly stated, the AMA is not associated with or responsible for items listed in Community Connections.

In case you missed it

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Recognition Roundup

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