PATIENT PORTAL:
A Valuable Health Tool AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Story by Patrick Smith
As the director of admissions at Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Josh Luedtke is part of a team working to put young men on the path to success. He sees many of them outside of the school’s hallways, too, as head basketball coach.
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Whether in the classroom or on the court, students are taught the importance of education and how to become leaders. Staff members also stress responsibility and accountability. For Josh, those valuable lessons also apply to his health.
Taking Ownership of His Health
Josh, 47, is serious about his health. He’s diligent about getting his annual physical,
Josh Luedtke with his primary care provider, Gregory Hutteger, DO, at Methodist Physicians Clinic Regency.
and he tries to be proactive as he deals with concerns common for a man his age: weight, high blood pressure, thyroid issues and sleep apnea. Those efforts are a little easier with the help of the patient portal at my.Bestcare.org, an online resource that brings patients’ electronic medical records to their fingertips and offers the ability to send secure messages to providers. Gregory Hutteger, DO, who is Josh’s primary care provider as well as Methodist Health System’s chief medical information officer, recommends the health management tool to all of his patients. Once enrolled, they can access it 24/7 via computer, mobile device or an app called HealtheLife. When Dr. Hutteger suggested the portal to Josh, he jumped at the opportunity. “It’s a great tool for you to use to take control of your own health,” said Josh, who sees Dr. Hutteger at Methodist Physicians Clinic Regency. “Your health is your health. You’ve got to take ownership.”