MyChart Feature Spurs Rapid Boost in Organ Donation Registrations at Deaconess Health
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
In August, Deaconess Health System launched a feature within MyChart that allows patients to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors, resulting in over 1,000 registrations within three months. The integration with the National Donate Life Registry through Epic ensures that patients’ donor statuses are secure and remain valid even if they move. This advancement not only simplifies the registration process but also enables patients to make impactful contributions to healthcare from home, reflecting a significant shift in how health systems can leverage technology to enhance patient engagement and altruism. As healthcare technology continues to evolve, initiatives like this may serve as models for improving public health participation in organ donation.
