Secure email is preferred

A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care… Patients with online access to an Electronic Health Records are choosing to use secure email to communicate with doctor or doctor’s office…The study showed that secure email linked to an Electronic health record.. decreased annual adult primary care outpatient visit rates by 7-10% and led to 14% fewer phone contacts..The study demonstrates that email is more convenient and efficient for both the physician and the patient for non urgent concerns..