BenefitsHealtheConnections™ helps patients become the best advocates for their own health. The following is an overview of some of the benefits of participation: Improved coordination of patient care — Your medical information is available across all of your participating providers, improving quality of care. Better emergency care — When time is of the essence, your providers will have instant access to vital information for diagnosis and treatment, helping to avoid adverse drug interactions and improve safety overall. Fewer repeated medical tests and procedures — Visibility of previously administered tests, results, and services will help avoid unnecessary repeating of tests. Reduced risk of errors — Electronic medical records reduce errors caused by difficulties in reading handwritten or faxed reports, prescriptions, and orders. Protection of privacy — With a secure electronic exchange only authorized medical personnel can access your health information, and all access is tracked. Greater convenience — You will no longer have to hand carry lab reports, radiology test results and images, prescriptions, and other medical information from provider to provider. |
