vcuhs patient portal

by Lamar Kuvalis 9 min read
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What are the benefits of 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 much does VCU Health System pay?

The average VCU Health hourly pay ranges from approximately $15 per hour for a Student Worker to $40 per hour for a RN. VCU Health employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 3.5/5 stars.

Do you have a patient portal?

Yes we have a patient portal. You can schedule appointments, access lab results, request refills, view medical records, and send messages directly to your provider. You can learn more here.

What is a patient portal in healthcare?

Patient portal applications have become an integral part of the digital transformation of healthcare in America, and certain features, like scheduling and bill payment, are a must-have. February 14, 2022 - With the advent of online retail and e-banking ...

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VCU Health Patient Portal Now Powered by MyChart

With expanded digital capabilities by MyChart, our powerful patient portal tool will track your personal health information, more efficiently than ever.

Safe and Secure Personal Health Information at Your Fingertips

Completely secure to protect your privacy, our patients have quick and easy access to everything you need to know about your health – all at your convenience from any digital device.

One Patient Portal Across All VCU Health Facilities

With easier access to personal health information across all VCU Health facilities, we have a new patient portal tool – with more of the capabilities that patients need.

Find the Right Type of Care

Finding the right type of care should be easy - from the comfort of your home. With MyChart, patients can find urgent care quickly, make appointments easily and complete appointment registrations ahead of time.

Pay My Bill

Paying your medical bills shouldn’t be difficult. Our bill pay guide will make bill paying more convenient, and MyChart offers the ability to set up payment plans.

Medical Records and Test Results

With MyChart, you can view test results and request medical records as soon as they become available, rather than waiting for a phone call or letter from your provider.

What is VCHCA Health E Connect?

Welcome to VCHCA Health-e-Connect#N#VCHCA Health-e-Connect is the newest way to stay in touch with your Ventura County Health Care Agency care team and get up-to-date medical information, all with the convenience and privacy of your own computer, tablet or smartphone at a time that fits your schedule — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Can you access your health records on Apple Health?

Patients may now access their health records through the Apple Health app. Search "Ventura County Healthcare Agency” in the Apple Health app to get started! Securely access all of your information related to allergies, conditions, immunizations, lab results, medications, procedures and vitals from your iPhone.

New billing system effective December 4, 2021

VCU Health has a new billing system effective December 4, 2021. You may continue to receive statements from PatientCo or you may receive the new billing statement from MyChart. Statements are dependent upon your date of service.

COVID-19 Updates

Your COVID-19-related appointment, whether in person, virtual or a diagnostic COVID-19 test, will be covered by insurance. For visits unrelated to COVID-19, you may be responsible for a copay, coinsurance or deductible. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your insurance plan. Please check with your insurance provider for details.

Zero Interest Patient Financing

The ClearBalance® program is a patient-friendly payment option to help you pay your cost of service with VCU Health. The program is a zero-interest revolving credit account* with flexible payment terms. Use the ClearBalance program to manage your out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and insurance copayments.

Financial Assistance

We also provide financial assistance to our patients. If you would like to explore assistance options, please visit our financial assistance page for more information.

Questions about your bill?

We’ve streamlined and combined our resources to provide you with one central contact for all your billing questions. Call (888) 803-0082 to speak to one of our customer service representatives about your VCU Medical Center or MCV Physicians bill, make payment options or arrangements.

Quick Access to Your Health Information – Anywhere, Anytime

Patients will have access to health information for themselves and their family - MyChart data is all in one place.

Manage Appointments Online

With 24/7 access to your personal health information, our patients can manage appointments – at their convenience.

Request and Refill Prescriptions

Don’t let empty prescription bottles surprise you – request a prescription renewal through MyChart. You can also send questions to your health care team about specific medications.

Easily Request Medical Records

MyChart gives you the ability to quickly complete a medical record request form - all online. With everything in one place, you can review all requests over time in your MyChart Requested Records section.

Find the Right Health Care for You

Nothing is more important for your health than getting to the right doctor – at the right time. MyChart allows you to find a provider – or a specialist for specific healthcare needs. Search for providers by name, specialty or location.

Connect and Communicate with Your Care Team

People have questions before or after appointments, so MyChart provides robust communication tools to connect and communicate with your care team. Just send a question, and your provider will get back to you with answers.

Understand Billing and Insurance Information

MyChart has convenient access to balances, charges and recent payments. You can even use paperless billing for easier and more sustainable payment options.

What is NextMD?

The NextMD patient portal eliminates time-consuming phone calls and allows you, the patient, on-line and secure access to portions of your VCS medical record.

Benefits of NextMD

Staying in touch with your doctor just got easier: anytime, anywhere, from any Internet connection. It’s easy, secure and for your non-urgent needs. You may even save yourself an office visit. No more waiting on hold for medication refills or to request documents or information. With our patient portal, you can:

Need to Register?

During your next visit, simply notify the front desk, your nurse, or technician. They will ask for a valid email address and you will be given a secure enrollment token.

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