New Patient Portal Offers Seamless Communications As Fox Valley Orthopedics Upgrades Computer System
To better connect physicians and patients for a more comprehensive delivery of care across all locations, Fox Valley Orthopedics is upgrading its computer system and going with cloud-based athenahealth. The new system will allow FVO to integrate electronic health records, medical billing, and patient engagement solutions.
With the upgrade comes a new Patient Portal experience. Located on FVO’s website, or by visiting https://www.fvortho.com/~/patient-resources/patient-portal-new/, the Patient Portal allows patients to manage their health online from anywhere at any time. Benefits include:
- Exchange messages with your doctor or physician assistant
- Requests appointments 24/7
- Review and pay billing statements
- Update medications and request prescription refills
- Provide personal health information
- Update profile and contact information
- Complete medical forms
“Fox Valley Orthopedics has a vested interest in exceeding patient expectations and bringing the highest quality orthopedic care to our community,” said Vishal Mehta, MD, president and managing partner at Fox Valley Orthopedics. “By enabling all our clinicians to share a single, comprehensive chart on each patient and delivering a patient-centered experience, we will accomplish this mission more effectively. Additionally, athenahealth offers us the scalability and expertise we need as we continue to add physicians and expand our service line.”
Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) provides musculoskeletal care in diagnostic and comprehensive treatment for patients of all ages who have acute or chronic orthopedic conditions or injuries. FVO board-certified/board-eligible physicians and surgeons are specialized in all areas of orthopedics and draw from multiple treatment options to provide both surgical and non-surgical solutions. Areas of service include foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, pain management, as well as pain management and rheumatology. FVO’s physical therapy, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and in-house imaging also provide cost-effective and convenient care, and OrthoFirst, FVO’s urgent walk-in clinic. Fox Valley Orthopedics is a state-of-the-art, state-licensed facility, and is accredited by the AAAHC - Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Visit FVOrtho.com, or call 630-584-1400 for more information.
