BOTHELL, WA, August 30, 2012 (Press-News.org) Spine Institute Northwest announced today that it has launched a new patient portal in conjunction with its website. The new portal is designed to make it easier for patients to manage their healthcare online. The portal is designed and maintained by Intuit Health, a leading provider of web-based patient communication solutions.
The new patient portal will be available to all patients at the Spine Institute Northwest. It will allow patients to handle billing, manage appointments, and more. The Spine Institute Northwest serves a variety of patients looking for laser spine surgeons in Seattle, and the portal will help doctors and staff better serve each of these patients.
"I am excited about the new opportunities the patient portal will provide," says Dr. Solomon Kamson, the owner of Spine Institute Northwest. "Our goal is to provide the best medical service and care, and the new patient portal will help in the accomplishment of this goal."
The Intuit Health Portal will help the Spine Institute Northwest, the leader in endoscopic back surgery in Seattle, better serve patients by reducing paperwork, easily accessing records, and more. Patients can easily schedule appointments without having to call the office. Pre-registration forms are available, saving patient's time and reducing the amount of pre-appointment paperwork needed. Patients can also complete health history forms in the comfort and convenience of their own home. This new portal will also make it easier for the staff to communicate with patients, issue appointment reminders, and share news and announcements.
The patient portal can be accessed through the main Spine Institute Northwest webpage: http://www.spineinstitutenorthwest.com. Patients can log in using a user name and password. New patients and those who have not yet set up an account can easily register in minutes. Patients with questions about the new portal should contact the office staff at the Spine Institute Northwest for more information.
About Spine Institute Northwest
Spine Institute Northwest provides minimally invasive back surgery for Seattle residents. Its nationally recognized doctors provide a variety of back pain treatments including injections, physical therapy, spinal cord stimulation, radio frequency treatment, and endoscopic back surgery. The practice places a strong emphasis on early intervention and focus on preventing chronic disability that can come from untreated pain. Spine Institute Northwest believes that less is better and strives to utilize less invasive treatment methods when possible. Learn more at http://www.spineinstitutenorthwest.com
Spine Institute Northwest Launches New Patient Portal
Spine Institute Northwest, a Seattle-based spine care center, launches a new online patient portal. This portal will help patients, looking for minimally invasive back relief, to manage their healthcare more easily and conveniently online.
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[Press-News.org] Spine Institute Northwest Launches New Patient PortalSpine Institute Northwest, a Seattle-based spine care center, launches a new online patient portal. This portal will help patients, looking for minimally invasive back relief, to manage their healthcare more easily and conveniently online.