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How do I contact the OAM patient portal?

Patients who are currently enrolled in the OAM patient portal can go to www.nextmd.com. Patients who are not enrolled can contact us at Patientportal@oamichigan.com for assistance.

How do I register for OAM now urgent orthopaedic care?

OAM NOW Urgent Orthopaedic Care Clinic asks that upon arrival, you remain in your car and call the phone number posted in the parking lot. You will be sent a text message with a link to register for your visit. Please wait in your car for a triage call from clinical staff who will direct you when to enter the building.

How do I enroll in the patient portal?

To enroll in the patient portal, call 616-459-3900 ext. 1138. If you need assistance or have questions regarding your account, please call our Billing Department at 616-459-3900 ext. 1122. Surgery center begins same-day joint replacements.

How do I make an appointment with OAM now?

OAM NOW offers instant access to the region’s best orthopaedic experts for MRIs, digital X-rays, physical therapy, and more. Call our office to make an appointment or click the Request Appointment button.

How long does it take to get your OAM?

After you submit your form, you can expect to receive your records within 7–10 business days. OAM contracts with a professional third-party service that specializes in protecting your health information.

How to change my health record?

How do I request a change to my record? 1 Under the Privacy Rule, an individual has the right to amend protected health information maintained by this office. Amending protected health information does not mean making changes in stored data, although such changes are allowed under HIPAA. 2 Our Notice of Privacy Practices states that we may deny an individual’s request for amendment to protected health information. The notice also states that an individual has the right to submit a disagreement to a denial for a requested amendment. We would then provide a rebuttal to any disagreement to the individual and deliver copies of any such denial and/or rebuttal. Requests for amendments to protected health information, denials, disagreements, and rebuttals may be reviewed by the Compliance and Privacy Managers who may elect to have such disagreements reviewed by the Compliance Committee for possible reconsideration. 3 The patient must complete the Request for Amendment Form completely. If not complete, the form may be sent back to you, which may delay processing time. 4 If you have any other questions regarding the completion of this authorization, please call 616-459-3900 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Does Michigan allow medical records?

As a result, the state of Michigan allows healthcare organizations to bill patients for copies of their medical records. This is meant to help keep the cost of other healthcare-related services down.

Can you amend protected health information?

Under the Privacy Rule, an individual has the right to amend protected health information maintained by this office. Amending protected health information does not mean making changes in stored data, although such changes are allowed under HIPAA.

Do you have to complete a medical record release form?

All other methods of records release require the patient to complete the Medical Record Release Form completely. If not complete, the form may be sent back to you.

Can we deny a request for amendment to protected health information?

Our Notice of Privacy Practices states that we may deny an individual’s request for amendment to protected health information . The notice also states that an individual has the right to submit a disagreement to a denial for a requested amendment. We would then provide a rebuttal to any disagreement to the individual and deliver copies of any such denial and/or rebuttal. Requests for amendments to protected health information, denials, disagreements, and rebuttals may be reviewed by the Compliance and Privacy Managers who may elect to have such disagreements reviewed by the Compliance Committee for possible reconsideration.

Highly Trained Team of Specialists

Our wealth of dedicated professionals offer a diverse selection of treatment options.

Patient Forms For Your First Visit

In preparation for your first visit, we will need you to complete your medical history and bring additional items.

Call us for an appointment today! 231-733-1213

Our highly-experienced physicians and staff provide orthopaedic surgery, nonsurgical orthopaedic treatments and procedures, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services to the West Michigan community. We treat disorders and injuries to the shoulder, spine, hip and knee, as well as the extremities – foot/ankle, leg, hand/wrist and elbow.

What does improved access and communication with providers mean?

3. Improved access and communication with providers = Stronger relationship with your provider

Do you have to sit in the waiting room for pre registration?

No longer do you need to sit in the waiting room for extended periods of time filling out your pre-registration health history forms. After you have made an appointment, our team will send you an activation email to create your account. Login into the patient portal and complete the forms at your leisure, prior to your appointment. This also allows patients the time to think about their answers and, if needed, look up important information. This allows patients and physicians to more effectively manage the appointment time.

Can you request a refill on a patient portal?

Gone are the days of waiting on hold for a receptionist to answer the phone to request your refill. With the help of a patient portal, individuals can review schedules and request medication refills with the click of a mouse.