MyChart - Learn More About Bringing Your Health Information Together (2024)

Linking My Account

How does MyChart know where I have been seen before, or where I have other health data?

As you move between your healthcare providers, this organization may securely exchange your health information with other healthcare organizations so that your care team can see all of your health information. This secure, electronic exchange of your record gives your care team information they need to give you safe and effective care, and allows MyChart to give you a more complete picture of your health. When you log in to MyChart, we use the existing connections to determine where you have been seen. We can then suggest you connect to these organizations to see a complete view of your health record in this MyChart account.

Why doesn't the organization I want to link to show up in the search results?

Different organizations enable linking at different times. You can see the list of organizations on our network at www.epic.com/happytogether. Note that some organizations allow anyone who has an account to link to them, but others require that your provider exchange your medical record with them first.

What happens after I link my account to another healthcare organization?

After linking your account to another healthcare organization, you can view the following information along with the information in your MyChart account from this organization:

  • Allergies
  • Health Issues
  • Implants
  • Medications

If your account is active at the other organization, you may also be able to view and interact with the following features:

  • Messages
  • Test Results
  • Appointments and Visits
  • Care Team

When you see this icon MyChart - Learn More About Bringing Your Health Information Together (1), the information is coming from an outside organization. Tap the symbol on a mobile device or hover over the symbol on a desktop to see where the information is coming from.

Sometimes, a reverse link from the other healthcare organization to your MyChart account is also created, depending on thisorganization's and the other organization's settings.

Can I access this information on both the mobile app and the website?

Yes. All features are available on both the mobile app and the website.

Can I stop seeing information from an organization I’ve linked?

You can unlink an organization in the Link My Accounts activity. This stops information from that organization from showing in this MyChart account. Any organizations that you choose to unlink will remain available in the Link My Accounts activity.

What happens to my data when I unlink an organization?

If you unlink an organization, we remove all of that organization's data from MyChart. Depending on this organization and the other organization's settings, your care team might still be able to access the external data to help provide you with medical care. If you don't want your care team at this organization to be able to access the external data, please contact the other organization directly.

I can see other people’s information (e.g. my child) at a different organization. When my accounts are linked, can I also see that information here?

If you can see another person’s information at a different organization, you might also be able to view their information when linking an account. What you can see and do in MyChart depends on what the other healthcare organization allows you to do in your account with them and whether the linked organization is using Epic applications. You must have an account here and at the other healthcare organization, with access to the same patient’s information in both, to see both sets of information for that patient in this MyChart account.

How is my information protected?

We carefully protect the privacy and security of your information using different physical, administrative, and technical controls. When your information is shared, your record is encrypted and delivered in a secure, electronic format. Only healthcare professionals who are involved in your care can see your information at the healthcare organization.

Common Questions

What if I do not recognize an organization that appears on my list of accounts?

You will see organizations where you have a medical record in their system. Sometimes, a name might not look familiar because:

  • A clinic uses a name that is different from the name of the organization that owns the clinic.
  • An organization where you were seen a long time ago changed its name since the last time you were seen there.

If you have concerns about your information at that location, you should contact that organization.

What do I do if I believe there is a mistake in the information I see?

If you believe there is a mistake with the information you see in your MyChart account, contact the organization listed in the bubble that appears when you tap or hover over theMyChart - Learn More About Bringing Your Health Information Together (2) symbol. If there is no MyChart - Learn More About Bringing Your Health Information Together (3) symbol, this information is coming from us, so call our help desk at 475-246-8041.

Can my doctor see the external data that I link?

Sometimes. Depending on this organization and the other organization's settings, your care team might be able to see all the external information you see on MyChart (as always, they can only access this data to help give you better care). Other times, they can see that you have an external account, but they need your permission before seeing the data. For other organizations, they cannot see any data, or even that you have an account there. Make sure to talk to your care team about where you have other health accounts to make sure they can get the information when they need it.

What do the notification bubbles mean in the Other Providers section of the home page?

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You have notifications available at the linked organization. Red notification bubbles appear only if you have an active account at the linked organization. You can jump directly into your active linked accounts by clicking the icon for that organization. When you click a linked organization’s icon, your account at that organization opens in a new browser window or tab.

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You do not have an active account at the linked organization. You can still see your medications, allergies, and health issues that are documented at the linked organization. If you want to create an account with the linked organization to have access to other features or information, such as test results, messaging, scheduling, and appointments, you can click the linked organization’s logo to start the signup process if they allow it. Otherwise, visit the patient portal website of the linked organization or ask your provider at the linked organization how you can get signed up.

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We are still in the process of trying to connect to your account at the linked organization. You may try refreshing the page to check on the status of this linked account again.

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There was an error while retrieving your information from the linked organization. Please try again later. If the problem persists, contact the associated organization.

How do I verify my account at another organization?

When you click the button to link an account, you will be asked to do one of the following:

  • Answer security questions about yourself. The answers to these questions will be the information stored in the other organization.
  • Enter your username and password in the other organization’s portal. We will take you to the other organization’s portal and ask you to log in to verify yourself.
  • Which task you are asked to complete depends on the individual organization you are trying to connect to.

Why do I need to manually update my data for some organizations?

Some organizations do not allow MyChart to pull your information automatically. In these cases, you need to verify your account in the organization’s portal again before we can obtain your latest health information.

Organizations that require login to update: You must verify your account in the organization's portal every time you want to update your information.

Organizations that update every 7 days: MyChart can automatically pull your information for a period of time without asking you to verify your account at the other organization.

When we cannot automatically update information from an account, we will move that organization from "Updates every 7 days" to "Requires Login to Update" so you can log in with that organization to update your information.

Why can’t I see certain information from other organizations?

You might not be able to see some information from other organizations because:

  • You do not have that information documented at the linked healthcare organization.
  • If the same information is in your record at the linked organization and here, it is not marked with the MyChart - Learn More About Bringing Your Health Information Together (8) symbol.
  • The linked organization does not allow you to view that information. The information from the linked organization that you see in MyChart depends on what that organization allows you to see in your account with them.
  • Some information is not yet available for linked organizations using non-Epic applications.
  • You might not be able to view your test results as expected because:
  • You do not have an active account at the linked healthcare organization.
  • You have chosen to not show test results from an organization. The Show field at the top of the test results page allows you to choose which organizations to show test results for. By default, test results from all organizations appear. You can use the selection list to show test results from a specific organization.
  • The linked organization does not release all or any test results. In this case, test results you can’t see through the other organization’s portal also don't appear in your MyChart account.
  • Test results are not yet available for linked organizations using non-Epic applications.

Why can’t I message a doctor from another organization?

You might not be able to send a message to a provider at another organization because:

  • You do not have an active account at the linked organization.
  • Messaging is a feature this organization does not use. If you have sent messages through the linked organization’s portal in the past, you might have to log in to your account at the linked organization to access this feature.
  • If you don’t see the provider on the list of available providers to message, that provider or organization might not allow messaging.
  • Messaging is not available for linked organizations using non-Epic applications.

Why does the banner ask me to link my own record after I already linked my account to the other organization?

You are asked to link your own record because all of the following are true:

  • You do not have an existing connection to the other organization, but at least one of the patients you have access to has an existing connection to the other organization.
  • You are a patient at both organizations.
  • You have an active account and can log in to the other organization’s patient portal.
  • Both organizations allow you to make new connections.

How often will I be reminded to update my data from my organizations?

You will be reminded to update an organization if the following are all true for at least one of your organizations:

  • The organization does not allow MyChart to pull your information automatically.
  • You have reminders to update the organization turned on. These reminders are on by default and can be set in the Linked Accounts tab on the Link My Accounts page.
  • You have not updated information from this organization in the past 7 days.
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FAQs

Are all MyChart accounts connected? ›

MyChart accounts can be linked so you can see all your information in one view. We call this Happy Together. Depending on your healthcare provider's version of Epic, Happy Together might not be available to you yet.

What is the purpose of MyChart? ›

MyChart allows you to pay bills online, create payment plans, receive procedure estimates and much more. You can also view a copy of your health insurance card. Find out even more that MyChart has to offer by signing up.

Can other doctors see messages on MyChart? ›

Multiple members of your care team may view MyChart messages in order to get an appropriate and efficient response; this may include nurses or advance practice clinicians other than your primary care provider (PCP).

How do you keep track of your health information? ›

Health care providers, hospitals and insurance plans may offer online records that you can access. Apps and programs can help you manage health records—ask your primary care doctor for recommendations. If you use any online tools, be sure to record (and share with a backup contact) the log-ins and passwords.

What is the difference between MyChart and Epic? ›

MyChart is EPIC's patient portal. MyChart is a secure means for patients to access parts of their health records through a web browser and cell-phone apps.

Do doctors respond to MyChart? ›

Messaging your doctor can be a convenient way to get medical advice. You can send a note through MyChart whenever you have time – day or night – and your provider will typically reply in one to three business days.

Why can't I message my doctor on MyChart? ›

Why can't I message any provider? Each organization chooses who is available for MyChart messaging. Generally, you can only message providers with whom you've had a recent or upcoming visit.

What is the primary purpose of the patient chart? ›

The purpose of medical charts is to provide clinicians with all necessary information to accurately diagnose, treat, follow, and in many cases, help to prevent medical conditions, disorders, and diseases.

What are the downsides of MyChart? ›

Patients that struggle with tech have a hard time with things like Pre-Checkin. Not customizable. Very hard to customize the solution to our organization's needs while ensuring upgrades are still possible. Not able to use facial recognition to log in as a patient/user.

Will my doctor know if I go to another doctor? ›

If I go see a doctor, can that doctor see my medical records from another doctor? It depends. If the new doctor is not part of the network of you previous physician, you must send record or give the new doctor access. If the matter concerns certain classes of medication, there is a database.

Do doctors respond to thank you notes? ›

Some physicians, like Joel Katz, a Harvard Medical School associate professor of medicine and director of the internal medicine residency program at Brigham and Women's, reply when they receive a thank you note. "When I get a thank-you note, I appreciate it. And I try to respond to it," Katz said.

What information is not to be stored in a personal health record? ›

Information that a patient requests not to be shared, have paid for out-of-pocket, or other sensitive non-health related data, such as direct financial details or personal identification numbers, should not be stored in a Personal Health Record (PHR) as per HIPAA laws.

How do I make sure my health information is reliable? ›

FIND RELIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION ONLINE
  1. Government websites ending in “. gov”, such as the following websites: ...
  2. University or medical school websites ending in “. edu” or “. ...
  3. Websites for non-profit groups ending in “. org”. ...
  4. Be careful with commercial sites that end in ".com".

Who enters the data into a personal health record? ›

Standalone PHRs are managed by patients, who input their own data and decide how it should be shared. They can sometimes accept data from external sources. Tethered PHRs are linked to a specific healthcare organization's electronic health record (EHR) system and accessed through secure portals.

How do I unlink accounts in MyChart? ›

You can unlink an organization in the Link My Accounts activity. This stops information from that organization from showing in this MyChart account. Any organizations that you choose to unlink will remain available in the Link My Accounts activity.

Are medical records connected? ›

Any medical records that a patient's various health providers will need to know are linked and shared between hospitals and clinics that use compatible systems. A patient's linked medical records should contain information on your personal health, medical history, and health background.

What happens when you deactivate MyChart? ›

While you will no longer be able to access your account, your medical information and other associated data will not be deleted for legal requirements and to ensure that you continue to receive the best possible care from your healthcare providers. You will not be prevented from signing up for MyChart in the future.

Why do I keep getting logged out of MyChart? ›

If you are experiencing problems such as being logged out immediately after logging in, an extension or add-on in your web browser may be causing problems with MyChart. Use the links below to learn how to disable extensions and add-ons in some of the most popular web browsers.

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