Do you use Myhealthevet and how often?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 May 2014 00:40:58 -0400

I use the site often and find it very helpful and it is far better than using a phone for the same things. Just knowing the site's layout and how to get around gives you time to do other things.

You can refill prescriptions, check on appointments and just about anything medical. I strongly recommend it but what is your take?

Response by Sgt James Bettes made May 1 at 2014 1:52 AM

Sgt James Bettes — Thu, 01 May 2014 01:52:11 -0400

It is my primary means of communication with the VA. I do still talk to my team nurse on the phone once in a while, but I find the site so useful, that I just use it more.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made May 1 at 2014 7:47 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 01 May 2014 07:47:53 -0400

SSgt Olson, thanks for bringing this up. It's a great initiative from the VA. The biggest challenge they have now is getting more to use it. There are still many 'technophobes' in the VA system, and I don't mean that in a derogatory way, it is what it is. By using this system, you are essentially freeing up people to deal with other cases which may require human involvement. If you are enrolled and use the VA healthcare system, and you aren't using MyHealthevet, what are you waiting for. The folks at your local medical center or CBOC will be more than happy to help you establish and account and show you how to use it!!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2014 9:25 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 May 2014 09:25:31 -0400

I would hope more people would use this feature and would probably make life easier for everyone.

Response by SMSgt Robert Clontz made May 1 at 2014 11:41 AM

SMSgt Robert Clontz — Thu, 01 May 2014 11:41:20 -0400

I use Myhealthevet all the time. Prescription ordering is a snap, and if I'm running low I don't need a doctor's appointment. I can just send a "secure message" to my PCP and he'll renew them until my next scheduled wellness appointment.

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made May 1 at 2014 3:09 PM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Thu, 01 May 2014 15:09:26 -0400

No, not yet. Actually, its the fiewt time I'm hearing of it

Response by Cpl Stephanie Lilly made May 2 at 2014 11:32 AM

Cpl Stephanie Lilly — Fri, 02 May 2014 11:32:20 -0400

I have used the site for a couple of years now to order refills, locate contact information, and email my provider. However, it is one of the most non-user-friendly websites I have ever seen! I work in the software industry consulting with clients on exactly this type of thing. It's all about making websites easy to navigate, easy to follow, and streamlining content. MSG Wade Huffman is spot-on when he mentioned "technophobes". Not all of us are able to log onto a computer, find the website, and then figure out what to do to get authenticated, etc. If the VA can invest a little time and money into reworking the site they will save a LOT of time and money in the long run by having a self-service portal for vets.

Response by A1C Michael David Severson made May 2 at 2014 12:06 PM

A1C Michael David Severson — Fri, 02 May 2014 12:06:28 -0400

I use all of its features, including downloading data, messaging providers and other staff, and researching my lab results. The one drawback is the slowness at times to collect data when I need/want it. Otherwise, I cannot complain! :-)

Response by SFC Aaron Finley made Dec 19 at 2014 11:03 PM

SFC Aaron Finley — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:03:50 -0500

My HealtheVet's Secure Messaging improves the connection between you and your VA health care team. You can use it to ask about your VA appointments, medications, and your lab results or to have routine questions answered. Similar to email, Secure Messaging allows you to write a message, save drafts, review your sent messages and maintain a record of your conversations. Since the lines of communication are open, it helps make your VA appointments more productive because your VA health care team has more than just notes from your last appointment.

Response by SFC Aaron Finley made Dec 19 at 2014 11:09 PM

SFC Aaron Finley — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:09:08 -0500

The Blue Button is a tool to make patient medical records easily available for patients to download and share with members of their health care team. The VA Blue Button is available to Veterans who use My HealtheVet to enable them to create a single electronic file that can include of all their available personal health information. Veterans who are VA patients and have a Premium My HealtheVet account can use the VA Blue Button to manage their health care as patients in VA medical facilities.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 12:54 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:54:07 -0500

I use it a lot when I'm curious about medical stuff.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Jul 4 at 2022 4:03 PM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:03:59 -0400

Yes I do, I use it asking side my Tricare