Benefits of Participation

Reduces risk of medical error

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that medication errors alone cause one death per day and over one million injuries every year. The Institute of Medicine estimates that over 50,000 Americans die each year from medical errors. Many of these deaths and injuries could be prevented if medical professionals had the ability to easily access basic medical information regardless of where patients have had their care.

Consolidates your medical records for easy access by you and your provider

Rather than having your records scattered across different medical offices and hospitals, Wellport brings all the pertinent data together in one place so that you and your doctor(s) can get to it when needed. This gives your healthcare professional a complete, accurate, and up-to-date picture of your health.

You can feel secure in the fact that your healthcare provider has a complete list of your current medications, allergies, and other pertinent information needed to provide quality care.

Possible life-saving information available to providers quickly & dependably

If you or a loved one should need immediate medical attention in any Wellport location, medical professionals will be able to access your health information to help them better manage your care. That lowers the risk of a new treatment conflicting with an existing medical condition or a medication you are taking. When speed is crucial to survival, medical professionals shouldn’t have to wait to get important information about your health history.

Increases accuracy of medical records

You and your physician can review your information to make sure it’s up-to-date and accurate. For instance, by keeping your medical providers up-to-date on your health information, Wellport can reduce the likelihood that you will have repetitive, unnecessary, and potentially risky medical tests.

Easier to assist in the healthcare management of a loved one

Perhaps you have an elderly parent or a sick child you are caring for. With permission, you would have access to pertinent medical information that would assist you and the doctor in determining care. Medications, drug allergies, and other potentially important information would be at their fingertips. Making those trips to the doctor becomes much less stressful when you don’t have to collect and remember important information.

Remembers important details

With Wellport, you don’t have to worry as much about forgetting a critical piece of information when you see a new doctor because he or she should have access to your health history.

Convenient and easy to use

You can access your shared medical records from the comfort of your home! That means that you can do this at your convenience and as needed.

Saves time

With Wellport you don’t have to repeatedly fill out forms, retell your medical history or wait as long for test results and medical information to reach your doctor’s office.