integrated patient portal

by Aliya Bayer 3 min read
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How to get your patients to use your patient portal?

With a patient portal, you can:

  • Make appointments (non-urgent)
  • Request referrals
  • Refill prescriptions
  • Check benefits
  • Update insurance or contact information
  • Make payments to your provider's office
  • Complete forms
  • Ask questions through secure e-mail

How do I access my Patient Portal?

You Choose the When and the Where

  • Use the Portal from anywhere using a browser
  • Access from your smartphone or tablet
  • Manage information 24X7, without waiting

How to access your patient portal?

When you register on the TOL Patient Portal, you can:

  • Review and download personal health information
  • Schedule, change, view, or cancel appointments at your military hospital or clinic
  • Receive secure email and text message appointment reminders
  • Refill and check status of your prescriptions at your military hospital or clinic
  • Get information and services when separating from active duty or reserves

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How to log into online patient portal?

  • Online Patient Portal: NextMD/NextGEN
  • Access the Online Patient Portal: https://nextmd.com
  • Need to enroll for the first time? Download enrollment instructions

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What are the different types of patient portals?

There are two main types of patient portals: a standalone system and an integrated service. Integrated patient portal software functionality usually comes as a part of an EMR system, an EHR system or practice management software. But at their most basic, they're simply web-based tools.

What is the most popular patient portal?

Top 10 Patient Portal Software By EMRSystemsEpic EHR Software's MyChart.athenahealth EMR Software's athenaCommunicator.PrognoCIS EMR Software.Cerner Specialty Practice Management Software.eClinicalWorks EMR Software's Patient Portal and Healow App.Greenway PrimeSUITE EHR Software.NextGen Healthcare EHR Software.More items...•

What is the purpose of a patient portal?

A patient portal is a secure online website that gives patients convenient, 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere with an Internet connection. Using a secure username and password, patients can view health information such as: Recent doctor visits. Discharge summaries.

What is EHR patient portal?

Electronic health record (EHR) patient portals provide a means by which patients can access their health information, including diagnostic test results. Little is known about portal usage by emergency department (ED) patients.

How do you make a patient portal?

Let's find out how to make a patient portal step-by-step.Identify your target audience. ... Follow your patients' priorities. ... Keep patient portal requirements in mind. ... Evaluate the efficiency of the portal. ... Consider data security concerns. ... Find your software development partner.

How do you implement a patient portal?

9 Steps to Implement a New Patient Portal SolutionResearch Different Portal Solutions. ... Look for the Right Portal Features. ... Get Buy-In from Key Stakeholders. ... Evaluate and Enhance Existing Workflows. ... Develop a Comprehensive Onboarding Plan. ... Be Prepared for a Successful Go-Live. ... Seek Out Painless Portal Migration.

Why do patients not use patient portals?

The researchers found no demographic differences among nonusers who said that a technology hurdle, lack of internet access or no online medical record was the reason why they did not make use of a patient portal.

What are the benefits and challenges of using patient portals?

What are the Top Pros and Cons of Adopting Patient Portals?Pro: Better communication with chronically ill patients.Con: Healthcare data security concerns.Pro: More complete and accurate patient information.Con: Difficult patient buy-in.Pro: Increased patient ownership of their own care.

Do patients like patient portals?

Eight studies reported that patients or their caregivers want more portal education, training, or support. Two studies found that their participants want human connection as they learn about the portal and how to use it, as well as when they encounter issues.

What is the difference between personal health records and patient portals?

A patient portal is a type of personal health record (PHR) that is connected to an electronic health record (EHR) system. Patient portals provide a secure website through which patients can access their clinical data.

Does patient portal have an app?

Patient portal apps typically allow patients to share their health records with providers, enabling them to gain a longitudinal view of their patient's health history. Like Epic's MyChart, some apps even allow patients to provide temporary access to their medical records via a code.

Is patient portal part of EMR?

Patient Portals are populated by EMR data, and not updatable by the patient directly.

MyInterMed accessible via app

After setting up your account, download the free “Healow” app or “Healow Kids” app to access portions of your electronic medical record on the go.

Are you looking for something else?

Trouble accessing your existing MyInterMed account? Call (207) 774-5816, Option 4 to speak with a Patient Services Representative.

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