Patient Portals

This podcast episode explains the basics of patient portals and why they're important.

If you've ever wondered why patient portals are extremely beneficial for managing your health, here are some reasons why:

Review all of your labs, test results, and notesBecause of the 21st Century Cures Act (in the US), you now have access to provider notes. What's most important is to recognize is that sometimes, because of this, you may receive results before your provider has a chance to review it. As long as you keep that in mind, you can manage your expectationsMake appointments, reschedule and cancel appointments

There are more benefits of course! However, what's most important is to utilize tools for your toolbox to maximize your health!