All Providers: New Update: 21st Century Cures Act Results Release

After receiving your valuable feedback, you’ll now have the option to manually release imaging results when you’re concerned there’s a possibility for patient harm. When you select manual release, the auto-release will be deferred to 10 days post finalization, unless you release them sooner.

As a reminder, results now auto-release as follows:

  • Non-sensitive lab results: Auto-release after 24 hours post finalization.

  • COVID-19 test results: Instant auto-release post finalization.

  • Imaging studies:

    • Auto-release 24 hours after post finalization.

    • Includes the ability to defer auto-release for 10 days if you suspect the possibility of patient harm and need the additional time to discuss further with the patient.

      • Note: Ordering provider can manually release the results any time prior to the 10 days.

    • Bedside bring your own device (BYOD) on MyChart mobile app:

      • Auto-releases after 24 hours post finalization.

      • Instant auto-release at finalization for BMP and CBC.

    • For MyChart Bedside: There’s a subset of labs currently visible that will continue to be available immediately after finalization.

    • Sensitive lab results:

      • Auto-release after 24 hours post finalization.

      • Includes the ability to defer auto-release for 10 days if you suspect the possibility of patient harm and need the additional time to discuss further with the patient.

        • Note: Ordering provider can manually release the results any time prior to the 10 days.

      • Pathology Results: Aren’t available to be released to MyChart, due to technology limitations.

Remember, if you’re concerned about an imaging study or sensitive lab result being automatically released, you can opt to manually release the result, allowing you time to communicate the results with your patient. If you select manual release, be sure to release the results after discussing them with your patient, so they can access. Otherwise, they’ll auto-release 10 days from finalization.

For more information on 21st Century Cures Act requirements, visit this website.

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