August 2009
Personal health records help patients and you
Over 90,000 personal health records (PHRs) have been created through myRegence.com, our secure member Web site, since introducing the tool over a year ago.
PHRs help members:
- Get organized - Members save time with this portable, at-a-glance way to track their wellness visits, test results, medications, medical procedures, hospitalizations and immunizations.
- Increase accuracy and efficiency - Members can easily give you a detailed health care history and information about ongoing health conditions.
- Ensure better care - PHRs can improve communication between health care providers, creating a more coordinated care experience.
Members have the ability to:
- Download a copy of their PHR to an Excel file (previously available in PDF format only), which allows them to edit and add data not otherwise captured.
- Password-protect the Excel and PDF downloadable files for emailing to providers or for storing on a computer.
The PHR has also been updated with user-friendly terminology, including names and descriptions of health conditions and procedures.
Encourage your patients to take a few minutes to complete a PHR on myRegence.com.