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Kentucky Creating Website to Store Online Patient Records

Kentuckians will soon be able to access their personal medical records online. The patient portal called myhealthnow will eliminate the need for obtaining paper records from doctors’ offices. 

"We're working with health care providers to develop the patient portal so that patients don't have to request those paper records anymore and don't have to actually go into the office," says Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services spokeswoman Beth Fisher.  "They can create an account, store, and access all of their records online."

The goal is to help medical facilities improve record keeping and patient care, and help patients become more engaged in their health care.  The portal should be running statewide by the end of the year. 

Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield and Logan Family Practice in Russellville are among several healthcare facilities statewide participating in the pilot phase.

Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.