Earlier this month, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) implemented an exciting new GHCMyChartSM tool called MyChart Central. This feature allows members to use just one account with one username and password to manage their care across multiple participating health care systems.
This means that GHC-SCW members will have access to all of their MyChart portal accounts in one location!
What is this new tool?
MyChart Central is a new patient-focused login system that enables patients to access their own health records from multiple organizations using a single username and password. By using one centralized sign-in, patients will be able to manage their care and health records across participating organizations more quickly and easily.
MyChart Central also makes it easier for patients to communicate with providers, share their health records and update their contact information.
What does it mean for members?
For members who receive care from more than one health care organization, MyChart Central lets patients link their accounts so one single login can access them all. For example, a patient can update their address once in MyChart Central and elect to update it across all linked organizations.
This tool is fully available to all GHC-SCW members and can link providers from GHC-SCW, UW Health and SSM/Dean with more organizations to join soon. Additionally, the new single sign in function is compatible with many health apps like Fitbit, Apple Health, Google Health and others.
How to Access This Tool
To access MyChart Central, GHC-SCW members will need an existing GHCMyChartSM account.
- Visit central.mychart.org and select Sign up to get started.
- From within your GHCMyChartSM account, go to Link My Accounts and select Get Started under Connect with MyChart Central.
Once set up, you’ll be able to sign in with a single username and password whenever you visit your MyChart accounts across participating health systems. If needed, members will still be able to log in to their accounts separately after connecting to MyChart Central.
Why It Matters
“At GHC-SCW, we believe that health care is better when it’s easier for you to access”, said Annette Fox, GHC-SCW Chief Information Officer, “MyChart Central is another step toward simplifying the patient experience, making sure our members have what they need at their fingertips, whether that’s checking lab results, managing appointments or updating contact information.”
