Have you ever tried to get a copy of your medical records? It’s a bit of a hassle isn’t it?

Once you have a copy, then you have to work your way through the numbers, acronyms, shorthand and scribbles to see if you can figure out what exactly the doctor concluded from your visit.

What if your Physician wrote something incorrectly or even worse, another patient’s visit notes were filed in your file? How would the next Physician make a decision about your medical history?

The End of Paper Records

Historically, patient health records were created and stored on paper with each individual health care provider.  Patient intake forms, chart notes, including diagnosis and treatment plan, along with lab results, would all be gathered in a patient file and housed in large filing cabinets.

Access to these types of files required requesting permission, usually in writing and then copies would be made and provided to the patient. More recently, providers had access to scanning capabilities and were able to scan patient records and store them electronically in a patient database.

In order for a patient to access these records, a request must be made and copies were printed and provided to the patient.  Keeping up to date on all records requires continually collecting your updated records from various providers and organizing them either on paper or electronically.

Very few people actually maintain and track their health records in this way. They leave their health records in the hands of the providers, scattered over time and location, with no tracking of their health progress over time or use of the data in a proactive way.

Taking Responsibility for Your Health

Knowledge is power and access to your personal health records is key to the effective management of your health.

Knowledge is power and the information contained in these records, when compiled in an aggregate, chronological and whole-person view, can give providers and the patient valuable metrics to assist in proactive patient health.

• What if you could access your entire health history from anywhere in the world with an internet connection?
• What if you could see your visit history, doctors appointments, lab testing, therapies and services all on one screen?
• How could you use this information to further your health goals?
• What if you wanted to compare your last three years of cholesterol testing, blood pressure or hormone levels?
• Would it be helpful to know if progress was being made and to see the documentation behind it?
• What if you were able to view the treatment protocols that your physician had created for you?
• Would this help you to stay on that plan?
• What about if you needed to see a specialist for a condition?
• Would it be helpful to have access to all of your historical lab work and chart notes?
• How about being able to see a list of all invoices and charges in one place for all of these things?
• What if you didn’t need to gather all of that information from the various sources, but instead have it all at your fingertips?

Say Hello to Your Health!

At Bodhi we use the Hello Health platform for our electronic health records and patient health management.

Hello Health is a breakthrough in web-based healthcare delivery that enables you to engage in your own healthcare with your provider, online. By using modern communication tools and an easy-to-use Patient Portal, you are in control of your healthcare experience to obtain a higher standard of care while giving you more time to focus on what’s important in your life.

Hello Health provides:

• Your Personal Health Record – Access your PHR, an online version of your paper medical records whenever you need it.
• Lab Results – Save time and review test results and other important information online.
• Online Scheduling – The Online Availability Calendar lets you schedule appointments from anywhere.
• Secure Email- A safe and convenient way to communicate with your healthcare provider.
• Prescription Renewal- Request prescription renewals online and for pick up at your pharmacy.
• Secure Instant Messaging – Text-based, a simple way to access your healthcare provider.
• Video Visits – Meet face-to-face with your provider without leaving home.
• Secure Connection – Hello Health is HIPAA certified which means that your personal medical information is just as safe as your online banking information.

Don’t let your Doctor keep your medical records a secret! The Hello Health platform is free for all Bodhi patients.  Our team can help you establish your patient account.

Call us today at 888.271.8877 to schedule a consultation and get started with Hello Health.

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