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What is the patient portal and how does it work?

The patient portal helps you take a more active role in your health care. Having a patient portal account helps the practice create a more accurate record of your medical history as well as educate you on certain aspects of your health.

How do I sign up for a patient portal account?

How do I sign up? In order to have a patient portal account you will need to already be a patient at this practice. To activate your account, you will need to receive an activation code from us. Once you have received the code, you will be able to create your own username, password, and other login information used to verify your identity.

Is my health information safe and secure on the patient portal?

We take great care to make sure your health information is kept private and secure. Our patient portal uses HTTPS to provide encrypted communication between you and your doctor's office. Access to your portal account is controlled through secure access codes, personal IDs, and passwords.

How many adults with chronic conditions use the patient portal?

Among 1392 adults with chronic conditions who use the patient portal for their own health care, 383 report also using the patient portal on a family member’s behalf. Fewer than 2% of respondents reported accessing the patient portal for a sibling or a nonfamily member.

What do I need to use the patient portal?

You will need access to a computer connected to the internet and an up-to-date browser (such as Internet Explorer or Safari). You will also need an email address. The email address you provide is only used to notify you when you have a new message in your portal account. It is treated with the same privacy and care as your health records and will never be sold or leased. It is recommended that you use an email address only you have access to.

How do I sign up?

To activate your account, you will need to receive an activation code from us. Once you have received the code, you will be able to create your own username, password, and other login information used to verify your identity. If you would like to activate your portal account, please contact the office to receive your activation code.

What is a patient portal?

Our patient portal provides you with secure, online access to portions of your medical records, as well as an easy and convenient way to communicate with the practice through a secure internet connection. Think of it as an online account for your doctor's office, similar to online banking or credit card accounts you may currently have. Once you are logged into your portal account, the information you view pulls from your own personal medical record. Only you will have access to your health records, including any messages or information sent to you from the practice.

How does a patient portal work?

A patient portal can serve as a valuable tool in enhancing the relationship between patient and physician. By communicating electronically, both patients and physicians gain real-time access to health information, clinical guidance, and billing and scheduling services. The portal benefits not only the patient and physician, but the entire care team, decreasing administrative burden on the physician and sharing the workload with other team members who can answer inquiries, assist with scheduling, and address any other patient needs that do not need to be handled by the physician.

How do patient portals help physicians?

When used effectively, patient portals can also reduce workload and increase efficiency for physicians and the care team by transferring routine administrative tasks from the care team to the patient. Patient portals can reduce unnecessary office visits and provide a means to more coordinated and less expensive care.

What is AMA step forward?

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How to encourage enrollment in a patient portal?

Here are some ways to encourage patient enrollment: Include information about the patient portal on your organization's website. Provide patients with an enrollment link before the initial visit to create a new account.

What is the 80/20 rule in patient portal?

Follow an 80/20 rule—if you do something the same way 80% of the time, create a speed button or quick action for that task.

What is portal benefit?

The portal benefits not only the patient and physician, but the entire care team, decreasing administrative burden on the physician and sharing the workload with other team members who can answer inquiries, assist with scheduling, and address any other patient needs that do not need to be handled by the physician.

Why is a patient portal important?

Patient portals can improve both patient and physician satisfaction. It is important for care team members to learn how to optimize use of the patient portal to maximize efficiency. Take Quiz. Supplement.