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Patient Portal - Family Health Medical Services

30 hours ago FHMS Patient Portal. The Patient Portal is an online resource that provides secure access to portions of your medical record and an easy way to communicate with your Provider. Unlike … >> Go To The Portal


What do patients want in a patient portal?

It contains detailed track records related to recent doctor visits, discharge summaries, medications, immunizations, and lab results. It also provides patients with convenient access to personal health information while allowing them to interact and communicate with healthcare professionals via the internet.

What is the purpose of the 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

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. Jen Wright is the Administrative Director of the Community COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Team.

How to register for new patient portal?

These include:

  • Instructing your staff to direct new patients to the portal. ...
  • Provide written instructions for how to use the portal both in your office and on your website.
  • Set up email automation to prompt patients to register for the patient portal and complete their registration before they arrive for their appointment.

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How to retrieve health information from Family Medical Center?

Retrieve and manage your health information online anywhere, anytime with your computer, tablet, mobile device or smart phone with Family Medical Center’s new patient portal, FollowMyHealth™. If you’re a patient of Family Medical Center, you can use FollowMyHealth to review your medical information online and communicate with your Family Medical Center office. This is a FREE service provided by Family Medical Center. In order to create your account, you’ll need an invitation code (usually the last four digits of your social security number). Please contact our office to enroll and receive your invitation email.

How long does it take to get a response from FollowMyHealth?

If you need urgent medical assistance, call 911. If you need a response from the office within 24 hours, please call the office. It may take two to three business days to receive a response to any FollowMyHealth communication with the office.

Can you see prescription refills?

You may see medications that have been prescribed by physicians other than a Family Medical Center physician, such as a specialist. Prescription refills can only be requested on medications that have been prescribed by your physician or one of their partners.

Is Follow My Health secure?

The Follow My Health website is secure and configured in such a way that hackers cannot access the information.

Can you call 911 for follow my health?

FollowMyHealth should never be used for urgent medical matters. If you need urgent medical assistance, call 911.

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