KEY TAKEAWAYS When Patel came to the hospital in 2020, only 27% of patients utilized the patient portal. Through the Every Patient, Every Time initiative, patients are offered portal access when ...

Reference Richwine C, Johnson C, Patel V. Disparities in patient portal access and the role of providers in encouraging access and use [published online ahead of print, 2022 Nov 30].

However, to sweeten the deal, physician Deborah Ottenheimer, who runs the practice, offers a 30-day free trial. Portal fees may take the form of a membership or a per encounter charge.

Dive Brief: Patient engagement with electronic health information through online medical records or patient portals spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, but racial and ethnic disparities persisted ...

Recent National Poll on Healthy Aging results identify promising opportunities to help older adults access patient portals in ways that could drive efficiencies and improve health outcomes.

Adolescents with cancer and their parents said parents should have access to non-sensitive information in patient portals.

When an adolescent has cancer, how much access should parents have to their child’s patient portal? Researchers highlight the benefits and challenges.

"Portal use may also allow patients to derive comfort, and in turn lower disease related stress, through viewing labs or results or by communicating with members of the healthcare team. Alternatively, ...

Background:Online access to health records and the ability to exchange secure messages with physicians can improve patient engagement and outcomes; however, the digital divide could limit access to ...

The MHS Genesis Patient Portal is designed to allow 24/7 access to your health information, including managing appointments and exchanging messages with your care team. (U.S. Army/Amy Urbina) ...