What is patient portal and how can it help?
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
What are the advantages of patient portal?
- Being able to confirm and remember care plans
- Quicker access to test results
- Ability to share health information with family members and other relevant clinicians
- Offering clinician note feedback
What is my Patient Portal?
This is a business card with information on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal for staff and providers to hand out to patients. This is the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Brochure, which describes what the Patient Portal is and how to access it. This fact sheet describes the MHS GENESIS Cybersecurity transformation.
What is a patient portal?
The Global Patient Portal Market to reach US$ 6546.8 Million by 2027, exhibiting at a CAGR of 14.40% during 2022-2027. Patient portal refers to online applications and websites that provide healthcare assistance to patients.
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How to get my MRN number?
Get your medical record number (MRN) and activation code by calling the Patient Portal Help Desk at 734-615-0872 (7:30 am - 4 pm). Then create your account at MyUofMHealth.org by clicking the blue "Sign Up Now" button.
How long does it take to create a portal account for UHS?
If you plan to visit UHS in person, or if you recently visited: Follow instructions printed for you at check-out. Create your account within 30 days after receiving instructions.
Why is it important to ask questions about a patient's health while viewing their information through proxy?
The questions you ask become part of the patient’s medical record, so it is important you ask only questions about their health while viewing their information through proxy. This helps make sure your questions are sent to the correct health care provider.
Does the University of Michigan require proxy access?
Gaining proxy access requires approval from the University of Michigan Health System, and sometimes additional information may be required to make sure only those who should be able to see a patient’s information gain access.
