MyChart Makes Health Management Easy April 21, 2020 Don’t have time for an in-person appointment with your provider? Schedule an E-visit through MyChart. Got a question about where you should be seen? Ask your provider through MyChart. Need to refill a prescription or pay a bill? You can do both through MyChart. Samaritan makes it easy to manage your health through the MyChart patient portal. MyChart is perfect for any patient in any stage of life, from the young and healthy to busy parents to individuals with conditions that might need regular management. Through the MyChart portal, patients can: Schedule an online or telephone visit for conditions such as sinus infections, heartburn, colds and back pain. Pay a bill. Ask their provider a question. View test results and past appointment history. Request a prescription refill. Add dependent minors (when appropriate). It’s quick and simple to sign up at samhealth.org/MyChart. Once you have an account, download the MyChart app on your mobile device and check in whenever you need. Got more questions? The answer might be below: I can’t afford a computer and/or internet access, so how can I use MyChart? If you have a smartphone, MyChart has a free app you can download from our mobile device app center. Clinic staff can get you signed up, then you can download the app and start managing your health from your device, either using your data or a location near you with free wireless access. I’m not technically savvy, and I’m cautious about my personal information online, so why should I sign up? MyChart is simple to use and navigate. Patient privacy is one of our top priorities, so you can rest assured that your information in MyChart is secure. I don’t understand all the jargon within my account. Can someone help me with that? Send your provider a message through MyChart or call the clinic. With MyChart, you can look at your test results right when you’re talking to your provider, to make sure you get all your questions answered. I’m basically healthy, so why would I need a patient portal? It’s still a good idea to check in with your primary care provider every so often to make sure everything is fine as well as schedule any annual wellness visits, even if you’re healthy. An E-visit through MyChart offers convenience at your fingertips and depending on your situation, it may be all you need unless you have an urgent issue to discuss.
