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Is the Northern Light Health Patient Portal suitable for emergencies?

Please Note: The Northern Light Health Patient Portal is not intended for emergencies. In case of an emergency, please contact 911. Check Out Our Telehealth Services! Northern Light Health has committed to bringing care to you whenever we can.

How do I register with Ephraim McDowell health?

Register your email address with a staff member by going to one of the following: Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital, Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital or an Ephraim McDowell Health primary care clinic. Once your email is on file, complete the enrollment process using the link below.

What are the hours of operation for the patient portal?

Available 7 days a week, 8am to 4:30pm. For help registering for the patient portal, please call (833) 217-9640

How do I activate my FollowMyHealth account?

Step 1: Go to https://www.followmyhealth.com (link will open in a new tab or window). Step 2: Click the “I need to sign up” button (circled in red in the image below). Step 3: Fill in the appropriate information seen in the next image below. Then select “Confirm and Continue” at the bottom of the page.

What is a patient portal 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.

What is FollowMyHealth account?

FollowMyHealth is an online tool that gives you anywhere, anytime access to your personal health records. This allows you to take a proactive role in managing your care. Many healthcare providers and physicians use FollowMyHealth as their main engagement platform.

How do I use FollowMyHealth?

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Why do patients not use patient portals?

This is due to a lack of internet access. According to the AMA, 25% of people don't use a patient portal because they don't have internet access. Over one in six people in poverty don't have internet access. Lower-income people in rural areas face even more limitations.

Can patient portals be hacked?

Health outcomes improve. Unfortunately, what makes your patient portal valuable for patients is exactly what makes it attractive to cybercriminals. It's a one-stop shop for entire health records, and identity thieves can make a fast buck from stealing this data and selling it on.

Is FollowMyHealth the same as MyChart?

Reviewers felt that MyChart meets the needs of their business better than FollowMyHealth. When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that MyChart is the preferred option. For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of MyChart over FollowMyHealth.

Who uses FollowMyHealth?

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Who is FollowMyHealth affiliated with?

Allscripts LLCFollowMyHealth® is provided by Allscripts LLC. Allscripts is responsible for the portal's operation and security, and Allscripts' terms-of-use govern the use of the portal.

How do I connect my Northwell to FollowMyHealth?

While in the Northwell Health app, tap the "Me" icon in the bottom navigation menu to enter your profile. Once in your profile, you will see a button to connect to FollowMyHealth. Or you can connect to FollowMyHealth here.

Why is my FollowMyHealth app not working?

Check for updates to the app. It could start running slowly or some things within the app may not function properly. Be sure to install the latest updates to keep the app functioning properly. FollowMyHealth™ will notify you if you sign into the app and there is an update available.

Does FollowMyHealth have a website?

Yes. FollowMyHealth® Patient Portal is a secure internet site which is protected through advanced encryption technology. Access to your account is secured through your own personalized user name and password, known only to you.

What information can be accessed through a patient portal?

The features of patient portals may vary, but typically you can securely view and print portions of your medical record, including recent doctor visits, discharge summaries, medications, immunizations, allergies, and most lab results anytime and from anywhere you have Web access.

What should be included in a patient portal?

A robust patient portal should include the following features:Clinical summaries.Secure (HIPAA-compliant) messaging.Online bill pay.New patient registration.Ability to update demographic information.Prescription renewals and contact lens ordering.Appointment requests.Appointment reminders.More items...

Why is patient portal important in healthcare?

A patient portal is a website for your personal health care. The online tool helps you to keep track of your health care provider visits, test results, billing, prescriptions, and so on. You can also e-mail your provider questions through the portal. Many providers now offer patient portals.

What information is excluded from a patient portal?

Business Records: Business records are typically excluded from the legal health record because they are not related to actual care. Like research records, they are available to providers in the EHR but are not released beyond point of care access.

What is my emhealthlink?

MyEMHealthlink is your online resource to access your personal health information. Once you register for MyEMHealthlink, you will have instant access to:

Can a guardian access a child's medical records?

Yes, if you are the legal guardian you may have access to your child’s medical record. If the child is 18 or older, your child must complete a proxy form for you to have access.