What is a patient portal Penn State?
Patient Portal Our patient portals are a convenient way to securely view your personal health information and interact with Penn State Health. They play a key role in your heath care - providing a 24/7 connection to the information you need to make better decisions.
What information can I see about my Penn State access account?
Once you log in, you will be shown a personalized view of information related to your Penn State Access Account. Items include Penn State Access Account Storage Space (PASS) quota information, password expiration information, lab printing information (for students), and directory information.
How do I sign up for the Health Information Management Portal?
Parents and caregivers of younger patients should contact our Health Information Management team at 717-531-1697 to sign up for portal access (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays).
Why do I need an account to use the patient portal?
We encourage all of our patients to create an account to ensure you have ready access to your personal health information. It is a convenient, secure website that makes it easy to communicate with your physicians, pay bills, and make appointments. Which Patient Portal Should I Use?
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What is Penn State Health?
My Penn State Health is a convenient, secure website that makes it easy to communicate with your physicians, pay bills, and make appointments. Learn how to sign up and use this service to manage your health care records.
How to join the Health Portal?
If you registered during your office visit, you should receive an email "invitation" to join the health portal. The link in this email message will take you to your registration information. If you do not see the message in your email inbox, you may want to check the junk or spam folder to see if it is there.
Can parents get a copy of medical records from Penn State?
As always, parents and guardians can contact their family physician to discuss their child's medical situation, and can contact Penn State Hershey Medical Records office to obtain paper copies of medical records by providing proper identification.
When is consent required for a patient?
parents of patients up to age 14 - consent from the child is required after their 14th birthday if they do not wish to have their own account, but provide the parents with access. See next question for details.
Can Penn State Hershey's electronic medical record be accessed?
As we expand use of our electronic medical record system to all of our outpatient practices, more of your records will be available to you electronically. If you have been an inpatient or Emergency Department patient at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, those records will be available to you online. Currently, My Health shows only selected parts of your medical record. Remember that your personal Penn State Hershey care providers can discuss any medical issues with you, including those not currently accessible in My Health.
Does Penn State have lab reports?
Most lab test reports will be available online for you to view as they are released. Only tests performed at Penn State lab facilities will appear in your electronic health record.
Who can use my health?
My Health can be used by patients of Penn State Medical Group practices, hospital inpatients, and Emergency Department patients. Patient access includes:
What is Penn State Health?
My Penn State Health is a secure website where you can conveniently manage your health care information related to your visits with Penn State Health providers.
Can you send a secure message to a care provider?
Send a secure message to a care provider whenever you have a question. You’ll never lose track of this communication, as everything will be included in your permanent medical records.
