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What is the Northwell FollowMyHealth patient portal?

Some Northwell Health practices are affiliated with other patient portals. Click below for access. Northern Westchester Hospital Access the NWH Patient Portal Phone Number – (914) 242-7944 Phelps Hospital Access the myPMHC Patient Portal Phone Number – (866) 761-4325 Doctor Direct Direct communication with doctors and staff of OB-GYN Associates

What is the NWH patient portal?

Support services Patient satisfaction Patients’ Bill of Rights Patient portal The FollowMyHealth patient portal is used with your Northwell account to give you more access to your personal medical records—from Northwell and other medical providers—and more control over your health care. With the patient portal, you can:

Why choose Northwell Health?

If you have questions about the portal, call (914) 242-7944. Learn more Access patient portal Pay a bill online Paying for your care Amounts generally billed Medical records There are two ways you can access your medical records: The NWH Patient Portal and the Medical Records Office, which offers printed medical records upon written request.

What can I do with the patient portal?

Patient portal The FollowMyHealth patient portal is used with your Northwell account to give you more access to your personal medical records—from Northwell and other medical providers—and more control over your health care. With the patient portal, you can: View prescriptions and lab results Access notes from doctor appointments

How do I check my Northwell lab results?

Please note that lab results can only be released to the patient or an authorized representative, Results are also available to some Northwell Health Physician Partners (NHPP) patients through FollowMyHealth, Northwell's patient portal. Call (844) 364-8108 for questions and technical support.

How do I get my medical records -- from Northwell Health?

Our Health Information Management Office can help patients access copies of medical records. Copies of medical records are available for patients and physicians with the proper authorization. Contact the North Shore University Hospital Health Information Management Office at (516) 465-8920.

How do I connect to follow my health?

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.Mar 10, 2020

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.

Is follow my health legitimate?

This is a totally useless piece of software and does not allow patients to download and access their own records.

Is Northwell Health for profit?

We are Northwell Health, a nonprofit organization supported by the people and communities we serve. The Northwell Health Foundation is an official 501(c)(3) and the fundraising arm of our organization.

What is the FollowMyHealth app?

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 you reset FollowMyHealth?

If you need to reset your password, you will need to choose the authentication account that you used to log in to FollowMyHealth account (Facebook, Google, Yahoo, or LiveID). Then, select the available link to start a password reset process that is unique to each account as you have configured it (see example below).Mar 5, 2020

How do you add someone to FollowMyHealth?

Connecting Other FollowMyHealth AccountsLog in to your FollowMyHealth Account. ... In the My Providers and Healthcare Organizations section, click “Add Organization”.Click on any University Hospitals entry, then click “Connect”. ... Accept the Request for Access.Agree to Verify Your Identity.More items...

Is FollowMyHealth a free app?

The reason for this is that the site is not very compatible on Chrome on an Android device or Safari on an Apple device. Because of this, the FollowMyHealth mobile app was created. The app is free of charge and is small, so it won't take up much space on your device.Mar 10, 2020

Who uses FollowMyHealth?

Who uses Allscripts FollowMyHealth?CompanySharp Healthcare, Inc.Revenue200M-1000MCompany Size1000-5000CompanyCalifornia Pacific Medical Group Inc.Websitebrownandtoland.com25 more rows

What are the rights of every patient?

Every patient has the right to receive treatment without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression or disability , in addition to other important rights.

What is the number to call for NICU?

Support groups and programs for new and expectant parents include: Breastfeeding—free support group, online breastfeeding and prenatal classes through Baby University. Call (516) 562-4447 for breastfeeding helpline. NICU Sibling. Call (516) 562-3843 for more details.

What does it mean when you are discharged from a hospital?

Remember, being discharged doesn’t necessarily mean that you are completely well—it only means that you no longer need hospital services. If you disagree, you or your representative can appeal the doctor’s decision.

What is an amputee support group?

Amputee support group. Our amputee support group helps amputees and their caregivers adjust to the new normal, meet others and access resources. To learn more or sign up, call (516) 562-4750 or email amccready1@northwell.edu.

What is Circle of Friends?

Circle of Friends offers education, support and resources for brain aneurysm survivors. Family members, caregivers and all others interested are welcome to attend. For additional information or to RSVP, contact coordinator Gabrielle Mauro at (516) 562-3815 or gmauro@northwell.edu.

What is the NWH portal?

The NWH Patient Portal is a secure, password-protected website where you can access medical information from your hospital stay. Grant access to selected information with people you choose—your health care provider, family member or other caregiver. If you have questions about the portal, call (914) 242-7944.

How to access medical records in NWH?

There are two ways you can access your medical records: The NWH Patient Portal and the Medical Records Office, which offers printed medical records upon written request. To request printed medical records, call (914) 666-1855.

What is Northern Westchester Hospital?

Northern Westchester Hospital—a nationally recognized leader in patient-centered care —is committed to creating innovative programs that meet the needs of patients and families and can be replicated in other health care organizations around the world.

What are the rights of every patient?

Every patient has the right to receive treatment without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression or disability , in addition to other important rights.

What is included in a hospital bill?

Your hospital bill covers the cost of your room, meals, 24-hour nursing care, laboratory work, tests, medication, therapy and the services of hospital employees. You will receive a separate bill from your physicians for their professional services.

What does it mean to be discharged from a hospital?

Remember, being discharged doesn’t necessarily mean that you are completely well—it only means that you no longer need hospital services. If you disagree, you or your representative can appeal the doctor’s decision. If you are a Medicare patient, be sure you are given “An Important Message from Medicare” by the hospital’s discharge planner or caseworker. This details your rights to remain in the hospital for care and provides information on whom to contact to appeal a discharge decision.

Who is responsible for submitting bills to insurance?

The hospital is responsible for submitting bills to your insurance company and will do everything possible to expedite your claim. You should remember that your policy is a contract between you and your insurance company, and you have the final responsibility for payment of your hospital bill.

Support groups

Northwell Health connects patients with organizations managed by peers who have experienced cardiac surgery. The following organizations are able to provide additional support:

Community health screenings

We offer free community lectures where our healthcare team discusses the importance of preventive cardiology and answers questions.

Heart health risk assessment

Find out more about your risk for heart disease by taking this five-minute questionnaire. Bring the results to your next doctor’s appointment.