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MyHealth Communication Enhancements

MyHealth messaging has been a huge asset for patients who want to communicate with their care team on their own time, and we are always looking to improve our digital communications for both patients and their providers.  In response to feedback from UHA and SHC physicians, MyHealth has implemented the following communication enhancements to the Messaging feature on web and mobile:

  • Clearly visible medical records disclaimer
    • Clear communication outside of the Terms and Conditions that messages will be part of ...
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Burnout among physicians a pervasive problem that can lead to major medical errors

Take a look at this interesting and informative piece on provider burnout that aired last week on NBC's Nightly News.  This piece features Dr. Megan Mahoney, UHA's Board Member and the Chief of General Primary Care in the Division of Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford University where she oversees primary care redesign, precision health, and population health initiatives.

This video also includes Stanford Health Care's Chief Wellness Officer and Director of the WellMD Center, Dr. Tait Shanafelt. Dr. Shanafelt, ...

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Coding Corner 2018-19 Influenza Vaccines

Influenza Vaccines Guidelines and Recommendations

Please find attached the 

Don't forget to check out the coding and documentation resource . The site provides coding resources such as E/M reference cards, coding guidance, the Coding Corner attached and previous editions. If you have any questions about the services we provide or our guidance document, please contact .  

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UHA Policy and Procedure Updates

Existing Policies Updated: 

Purpose of this policy is to outline the use of electric portable space heaters at UHA owned and operated facilities.  It is the policy of UHA to minimize the risk of fire and personal injury from the use of portable electric space heaters. 

Key updates:

  • The use of electric portable space heaters in any patient care area is prohibited.
  • Portable electric space heaters are allowed in areas that are exclusively administrative and where no patient care or contact takes place. 

 

Purpose of ...

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