We take great pride in offering compassionate and seamless care that is always on time. Because of this, our doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicate many hours to answering messages from their patients outside regular appointments, as they truly care about ensuring each patient gets the best possible clinical advice for the individual’s specific health concerns.
We believe that by working together, we can improve everyone’s health and wellbeing – including our providers. This means connecting you to the right provider, at the right time, and using the right method of communication. If you need to reach out to us, here are some ways you can help us take better care of you:
Here are a few examples of messages that will be reviewed and addressed within three business days:
Here are examples of messages that should be addressed during an in-person or virtual visit:
To uphold our commitment to providing seamless, compassionate care, some of your medical messages may require more detailed guidance from an Inova provider. In these situations, we may suggest scheduling an in-person or virtual visit with us to ensure you receive the best level of care.
Starting March 26, 2024, if the suggested in-person or virtual visit cannot be scheduled due to your or your provider’s availability, your medical message may be addressed with an e-visit. This gives us an opportunity to provide a more thoughtful, clear response with the best clinical guidance.
E-visits allow you to communicate with your doctor or other healthcare provider using digital communication, such as MyChart, to answer quick questions or decide if you need to schedule a visit. Similar to an in-person or virtual visit, standard charges, such as copays or co-insurance, will apply for an e-visit. You can verify coverage for online digital evaluation with your health plan. You also have the option to self-pay for an e-visit.
Based on your medical question, your provider’s care team will contact you if we need to schedule an in-person or virtual visit. If you’re unable to schedule a visit, you will be notified if your message will be addressed as an e-visit.
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