Do
you know if your medical provider has a website? If so, have you
taken the time to become familiar with it?
I
belong to a very large HMO. I've signed up for a user account, and
can go online and do a number of things, such as ~
- Choose a Primary Care Doctor
- Make appointments (non-emergency type)
- View upcoming and past appointments
- Send a message to my doctor
- Fill prescriptions
- Review my medical records which may include- Ongoing health conditions- Test results- Past and upcoming appointments- Allergies- Immunization records
I
can also review my health insurance plan/coverage and costs, as well
as pay medical bills.
Some
sites will inform you what services they have to offer, other than
just seeing your physician. These may include ~
*Health
and Wellness sections
*Programs
and Classes
*Information
about Diseases and Conditions
*Drug
and Medication information
Insurance
plans may also have their own websites as well. You can look up your
EOB's (Explanation of Benefits) as well as email your plan with
questions you may have. You can also look up providers in your area
to make sure that they are covered on your plan.
If
you haven't done already, take advantage of this service. It's a
great tool to add to your arsenal and can help you with a variety of
things.
