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PHRsare not the same as electronic health records (EHRs), also called electronic medical records (EMRs), which are owned and maintained by doctors’ offices, hospitals or health insurance plans. EHRs typically contain the same basic information you would put in a PHR, such as your date of birth, medication list and drug allergies. But EHRscontain mo…
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FAQ
What is the description of a patient portal?
A patient portal is a secure online website that gives patients convenient, 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere with an Internet connection. Using a secure username and password, patients can view health information such as: Recent doctor visits.
What are the two types of patient portals?
As stated earlier, there are two types of patient portals. Standalone and Integrated patient portals. Practice management software providers offer patient portals as an option when choosing a plan.
What is another name for a patient portal?
Definitions. The terms “personal health record,” or PHR, and “patient portal” are often used synonymously, particularly in surveys where consumers are asked about electronic connections with their care providers.
What information can be accessed through a patient portal?
Patient portals can help you access medical records, set up appointments, communicate with your health care professional, and pay medical bills.
What do patients want in a patient portal?
It contains detailed track records related to recent doctor visits, discharge summaries, medications, immunizations, and lab results. It also provides patients with convenient access to personal health information while allowing them to interact and communicate with healthcare professionals via the internet.
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.
How to use our patient portal?
Use Our Patient Portal. In order to access our patient portal, you need to be a current patient who has had at least one visit in our office. Our front desk can supply you with a temporary portal password after you contact us with a valid email address. Once you have your email and temporary password, you can reach our portal directly from the
What does our patient portal do for You?
With your patient portal, you can be in control of your health and care. Patient portals can also save your time, help you communicate with your doctor, and support care between visits.
