nwopcp patient portal

How do I get access to the patient portal?

To get access, you will need to contact your primary care provider. A member of their team will register you and will send a welcome email for you to get started. Log in by entering your Patient Portal username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click here to recover your account.

What is the Northwell FollowMyHealth patient portal?

The FollowMyHealth Patient Portal works hand in hand 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. Visit FollowMyHealth to sign up or log in. Some Northwell Health practices are affiliated with other patient portals.

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!

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.