Bronson Patients Can Now View Their Medical Images on MyChart
Kalamazoo, Mich. – Bronson Healthcare recently released an upgraded version of its electronic health record, Bronson MyChart, making it possible for patients to now view medical and diagnostic images.
Bronson is the first hospital system in the U.S. to collaborate with its imaging vendor, Change Healthcare, and go-live with this functionality. Image viewing through patient portals and healthcare systems has been available for several years with other vendor partners, however. Bronson MyChart users have been able to read the text of imaging result reports for several years. Now, patients will have immediate access to the images of their x-rays, MRIs, CT scans and ultrasounds at the same time the text report is available.
“Across the Bronson Healthcare system, our teams are working to make access to healthcare services and electronic health information easier for our patients. Adding image viewing to Bronson MyChart is another step forward in improving care coordination and our patients’ overall experience.” said Todd Bennett DO, chief medical information officer at Bronson.
Bronson MyChart, powered by Epic, is a free and secure online health portal that connects patients to their medical records and care team all in one place. Approximately 300,000 Bronson patients use MyChart, which allows them to find appropriate care options, schedule appointments, send messages to their doctor, refill medications, see a doctor online via an e-visit or video visit, use Symptom Checker and much more. For information or to start using Bronson MyChart, visit our website.
About Bronson Healthcare
Bronson Healthcare is a not-for-profit, community-governed health system serving nine counties in southwest and southcentral Michigan. With over 9,000 employees, more than 1,500 medical staff members, and 747 licensed beds, Bronson is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. It offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care across more than 100 locations. Key member organizations include: Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital, Bronson Medical Group, Bronson at Home, Bronson Commons, Bronson Athletic Club, Bronson Wellness Center and the Bronson Health Foundation. Inpatient behavioral healthcare is provided by Acadia Healthcare at Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital in Battle Creek.
Bronson Healthcare was named by Fortune and PINC AI as one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems in 2023. It is also ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
