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How to access the MyHealth patient portal?

The myHealth patient portal is an important tool in managing your care or a loved one’s care. The portal gives you 24/7 access to pertinent information regarding your care versus waiting and calling the clinic or medical records. You can now access the myHealth patient portal using your smartphone or other mobile device (search for “MHealth ...

How to use your patient portal?

• Download the free 'MEDITECH MHealth' app from the Apple Store or Google Play (depending on your device).
• Once it has downloaded, open the app. ...
• Click on the app again, and then select 'Connected Care Patient Portal.'
• Enter your login ID and password
• From the app home screen you will now be able to access your health information.

What is the purpose of the patient portal?

With a patient portal, you can:

• Make appointments (non-urgent)
• Request referrals
• Refill prescriptions
• Check benefits
• Update insurance or contact information
• Make payments to your provider's office
• Complete forms
• Ask questions through secure e-mail

What is the value of a patient portal?

Portals can yield actual value for providers by boosting clinical and financial outcomes. They have the potential to drive patient engagement, patient satisfaction, loyalty, retention, and health outcomes. This is how it can be done.

Definition

A patient portal is a website for your personal health care. The online tool helps you to keep track of your health care provider visits, test results, billing, prescriptions, and so on. You can also e-mail your provider questions through the portal.

How do I use a Patient Portal?

If your provider offers a patient portal, you will need a computer and internet connection to use it. Follow the instructions to register for an account. Once you are in your patient portal, you can click the links to perform basic tasks. You can also communicate with your provider's office in the message center.

The Benefits of a Patient Portal

You can access your secure personal health information and be in touch with your provider's office 24 hours a day. You do not need to wait for office hours or returned phone calls to have basic issues resolved.

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Patient portals are not for urgent issues. If your need is time-sensitive, you should still call your provider's office.

What is the number for UF Health?

If you need immediate assistance with MyUFHealth, please use the following numbers during normal business hours (8-5, M-F): Gainesville 352-265-6983. Jacksonville 904-383-1043. You can also contact your UF Health Physicians or UF Health Jacksonville Physicians clinic during normal clinic hours.

What is myUFHealth?

MyUFHealth a patient portal that allows you or someone you authorize access to portions of your medical record from your computer or smart device. Participate in your health care by having the ability to access information on your own schedule, review your test results online, communicate with your provider securely, and view your health record 24/7 at work, on the road or at home.

How to access my prescriptions?

Of course, we haven't sacrificed any of our valuable, existing features: 1 Securely access your health information on your computer or mobile device from anywhere, anytime. 2 Manage updates to your personal information, medications, known allergies and more. 3 Request to schedule an appointment with your physician. 4 Complete appointment questionnaires ahead of time. 5 Look up your test results or review your health information. 6 Create a preferred pharmacy and request new prescriptions online. 7 View billing statements and pay bills online. 8 View released records. 9 Communicate with your UF Health physicians or staff using secured messages, including sending attachments. 10 Get real-time help with the MyUFHealth website from staff who can see what you're seeing. 11 Optional two-factor authentication makes the system even more secure. This added security layer prompts you with a code sent to an email address to help ensure only you have access to your important information.

Does MyUFHealth represent medical records?

You can review Frequently Asked Questions to find out more about MyUFHealth. MyUFHealth does not represent your legal medical record. All communications sent or received using MyUFHealth are saved as a part of your medical record.

What is patient portal?

A patient portal is a website for your personal health care. The online tool helps you to keep track of your health care provider visits, test results, billing, prescriptions, and so on. You can also e-mail your provider questions through the portal.

How to access a patient portal?

With a patient portal: 1 You can access your secure personal health information and be in touch with your provider's office 24 hours a day. You do not need to wait for office hours or returned phone calls to have basic issues resolved. 2 You can access all of your personal health information from all of your providers in one place. If you have a team of providers, or see specialists regularly, they can all post results and reminders in a portal. Providers can see what other treatments and advice you are getting. This can lead to better care and better management of your medicines. 3 E-mail reminders and alerts help you to remember things like annual checkups and flu shots.

How old do you have to be to access a child's patient portal?

If you have a child under age 18 years , you may be given access to your child's patient portal, too. Providers can also get in touch with you through the portal. You may receive reminders and alerts. You will receive an email asking you to log in to your patient portal for a message.

How long does it take to create a portal account for UHS?

If you plan to visit UHS in person, or if you recently visited: Follow instructions printed for you at check-out. Create your account within 30 days after receiving instructions.

How to get my MRN number?

Get your medical record number (MRN) and activation code by calling the Patient Portal Help Desk at 734-615-0872 (7:30 am - 4 pm). Then create your account at MyUofMHealth.org by clicking the blue "Sign Up Now" button.