This week I decided to start the free trial of secure texting with Updox and wondering if anyone else has been doing this and if so, how are you using this feature?

I have made several templates, such as lab results, office visit summary, appointment reminder, first time secure test messaging back to office instructions, thank you note for my nurse.

The small amount of feedback thus far is that it is easier than the portal to message back and forth, with texting the patient knows when a text message comes thru, and easier to access info via the cell phone this way. So I think this mode of communication may over time replace the portal messaging, and those that did not want to do the portal may find the texting a bit more palatable, easier.

And if the legislators ever make video chatting a worthwhile reimbursable use of our time, sounds like the texting may be the pathway to secure video chatting, but will talk to the Updox folks more about the video chatting next week to learn more.

I do think that the texting will more than likely be a bit more practical than the portal for communication all round, but time will tell.

jimmie
internal medicine
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