hutchclnic patient portal

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Follow My Health — Hutchinson Clinic

15 hours ago WebWelcome to FollowMyHealth Patient Health Portal. FollowMyHealth is a secure, convenient way to manage your personal health care online. This FREE self-service health … >> Go To The Portal


What is the patient portal and how does it work?

Our patient portal is an easy-to-use online tool that helps you manage your health by giving you access to lab results, appointment information, current medications, and more from your computer, tablet, or mobile device. New user? Sign up here

What is the Tol patient portal?

The TOL Patient Portal (also referred to as "TRICARE Online" or "TOL") is the current secure patient portal that gives registered users access to online health care information and services at military hospitals and clinics.

How do I get technical support to access my Patient portals?

If you need technical support to access your patient portals, contact (877) 621-8014 or complete this form. New! Expanded Access to Your Medical Information The 21st Century Cures Act is a recent federal mandate that expands access to medical information.

When should I not use the patient portal?

*If you are experiencing an emergency, do not use the patient portal. Need Help Accessing Your Portal? If you need technical support to access your patient portals, contact (877) 621-8014 or complete this form. New!

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What is the 21st Century Cures Act?

Expanded Access to Your Medical Information. The 21st Century Cures Act is a recent federal mandate that expands access to medical information. Pursuant to the Cures Act, Nuvance Health will release most test results (excluding genetics) and provider notes through the patient portal as soon as they are available.

How long does it take to connect Nuvance Health to my health app?

fitness trackers, dietary trackers). Once we receive your request, we will be in touch (typically within two business days ) with next steps. Use this form to request connection.

How is health information stored?

Your health and financial data are stored using secure encryption and security technology to protect your information . Patient information is always encrypted, firewall-protected and is under surveillance 24/7.

When will the cures act be implemented?

As a federal statute, all health systems must comply with the Cures Act by April 5, 2021. Building on an existing commitment to transparency, its goals are to:

Can you see results of a genetic test before they are available?

Except for genetic testing, patients will receive test results as soon as they are available. It is possible patients will see results before their provider has had an opportunity to review them. Nuvance Health will contact patients about abnormal test results as quickly as possible. 8.

Can abnormal test results be delayed?

It can be concerning receiving abnormal test results without additional information. This delay gives us time to review them. If there are questions or concerns, patients may contact their provider’s office.

Can providers update results?

Providers will update results and answer questions during their regular daily visit. If patients have questions about information in the portal, they can ask a member of the care. If a patient receives results after the provider has already done daily rounds, they will be discussed on the next visit.

What happens if you move back to a non-MHS location?

If you move back to a non-MHS GENESIS location, you’ll resume use of the TOL Secure Patient Portal for all secure actions (appointing, viewing health data, prescription refills, secure messaging).

What is MHS Genesis?

MHS GENESIS is the new secure patient portal for TRICARE. It will eventually deploy to all military medical and dental facilities worldwide and replace the TOL Patient Portal.

What is a TOL portal?

The TOL Patient Portal (also referred to as "TRICARE Online" or "TOL") is the current secure patient portal that gives registered users access to online health care information and services at military hospitals and clinics.

What is a secure patient portal?

The Secure Patient Portal is a secure system designed to help you manage your individual or family health care online. Using these online systems, you can:

Can you see your health records in MHS?

As soon as your record is created, you’ll be able to see your health data in MHS GENESIS.

How Do I Opt Out of the HIEs?

Opting out and choosing not to share your information with the HIEs that Hutchinson Regional Medical Center participates with can be done in two steps.

What is HIE in healthcare?

HIEs allow healthcare providers to quickly and securely share your health information electronically among a network of healthcare providers, including physician, hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies. Your health information is transmitted securely and only authorized healthcare providers with a valid reason may access your information.

What HIEs does Hutchinson Regional participate in?

Hutchinson Regional participates in the following HIEs: CommonWell and KHIN. Hutchinson Regional recognizes that you have certain rights on how we share your information. You have the following choices:

Why is improving access to information important?

Improving the access to information helps our providers and those within your care teams to provide better care.

What does the information on a test prevent?

The information may also prevent you from having repeat tests, saving you time, money and worry. Emergency Treatment – In an emergency, your providers may immediately check to see if you have allergies, health problems, test results, medications or previous concerns that may help them provide you with emergency care.

What is a patient portal?

Our patient portal is an easy-to-use online tool that helps you manage your health by giving you access to lab results, appointment information, current medications, and more from your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Is Kansas an opt out state?

Say No. Kansas is an opt-out state, meaning you have the right to opt out of having your information being shared amongst your healthcare team outside of Hutchinson Regional through the HIEs. Your healthcare teams will still be able to request information from other providers using other methods as permitted by law.

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