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    Becoming a Hoag Physician

    Hoag’s Medical Staff

    Hoag does not employ practicing physicians; however physicians can apply to join Hoag’s medical staff. There are over 1,700 physicians on Hoag’s Medical Staff in a wide variety of specialties. For more information on becoming a member, please contact:

    Hoag Medical Staff Office Telephone: 949-764-8245

    Recruitment Services and Office Space Resources

    When requested by physicians on our medical staff, we do provide recruitment services and office space sharing resources. For more information, please contact:

    Business Development & Strategic Planning Department Hoag Hospital 510 Superior Avenue, Suite 290 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Telephone: 949-764-1987 Email: hoagphysicianrecruiter@hoag.org

    What is EpicCare Link?

    Hoag’s EpicCare Link is a secure, HIPAA-compliant Epic’s web-based tool connecting external physicians, clinic teams, and organizations to Hoag Health System. Granted users can access EpicCare Link anywhere with an internet connection and a computer. EpicCare Link allows Hoag to extend patient information to external facilities and improve the continuity of care in our community.

    Hoag’s EpicCare Link has many benefits for your organization and can be used:

    • Securely view referred and admitted patients’ read-only medical records.

    • Continuity of care for patients receiving treatment at Hoag Health System.

    • Track patient referrals and appointments.

    • View claims status and remittance advices.

    • Ability to attach patient records in real-time.

    • Secure two-way communication with Hoag Health System providers.

    • Request approved release of information requests and delivered securely through the web.

    If you already received your login information, or an existing Hoag EpicCare Link Users: Sign-On to Hoag EpicCare Link

    If you are having login issues or have any additional questions, please contact us at HoagMedicalRecords@hoag.org.

    For Hoag Physician Partners (HPP) users, if you need access, having login issues, or have any additional questions, please contact HPP.Providers@hoag.org.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Hoag’s EpicCare Link is a secure, HIPAA-compliant Epic’s web-based tool connecting external physicians, clinic teams, and organizations to Hoag Health System. Granted users can access EpicCare Link anywhere with an internet connection and a computer. EpicCare Link allows Hoag to extend patient information to external facilities and improve the continuity of care in our community.

    EpicCare Link provides registered users with secure access to their patients’ electronic health record information from Hoag Health System.

    To access EpicCare Link you need a PC or Macintosh computer, a high speed or DSL internet connection (dial-up not recommended) and latest browser edition of Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. EpicCare Link uses industry standard encryption technology ensuring that only you and our staff have access.

    Hoag is providing EpicCare Link at no cost. EpicCare Link is a web-based service that requires no installation on your servers or computers.

    EpicCare Link provides read-only access to the patient’s Hoag medical record, including lab results, diagnostic test results, hospitalization records, procedural information, discharge instructions, progress notes, medications, allergies, medical history, and more.

    Providers who have been identified in the Hoag electronic health records system – Epic – as the patient’s primary care provider (PCP) will have access to the health record for as long as the provider is listed as the patient’s PCP.

    Other users with a temporary relationship to the patient, such as consulting and referring physicians, their staff, a regulatory agent, or a provider at a community facility (e.g., a nursing home) will have access to a patient’s record for 90 days following the user’s first login to EpicCare Link.

    If you are an Existing Site: Please contact your Site Administrator to request access.

    Please email HoagMedicalRecords@hoag.org .

    Once the request is submitted, it generally takes up 10 business days to process the account. Upon which the user’s account information will be emailed to the email address specified in the request.

    No, training is not required. Guides and self-training materials are available here .

    Access to EpicCare Link is necessary to perform your duties in support of patient care. When you agree to the terms and conditions and sign Hoag’s EpicCare & Tapestry Link User Agreement for using EpicCare Link, you agree to keep this information private and not allow anyone else to use this information. You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your username and password. Even if you are called away from your computer and someone else is active with this information, you are responsible. If others in your clinic or department need EpicCare Link access, they can reach out to their site administrator to request access.

    Please contact your Site Administrator to reset your password. Otherwise, request a password reset via email with your site group and username to HoagMedicalRecords@hoag.org .

    Requesting Access to Hoag EpicCare Link

    Step 1: Enroll Organization

    The Organization must be enrolled first. Please email HoagMedicalRecords@hoag.org to request to be enrolled in EpicCare Link.

    Step 2: Site Administrator(s) and Agreements

    EpicCare Link Team will provide the following forms:

    1. Hoag Data Sharing Agreement

    2. Site Administrator Responsibilities*

    3. Epic Care & TapestryLink User Agreement

    4. Site and User Data Collection Form

    *A site administrator must be designated for the Organization. It’s recommended to have at least 2 site administrators.

    Step 3: Individual Users

    Once EpicCare Link Team receive all completed forms, they will provide additional EpicCare & Tapestry Link User Agreements.

    Adding New Users to Existing Site

    New user requests must be submitted by the Site Administrator for your organization, along with a filled and signed User Agreement.Site Administrator instructions:

    • Log into EpicCare Link

    • Go to the Manage My Clinic tab, select Requests > Request New Account

    • Fill in the form and attached Signed User Agreement (User’s signature and Site Admin’s signature included)

    Forms:

    • Epic Care & TapestryLink User Agreement

    • Site Administrator Responsibilities*

    Note: Every Organization must sign one Hoag Data Sharing Addendum. Each Organization will also need at least one Site Administrator, who will have additional responsibilities like:

    • Requesting new user accounts

    • Deactivating accounts for users who no longer need access

    • Resetting passwords, and

    • Periodically Verifying that all accounts are still Active.

    Every Site Administrator will need to sign one Site Administrator Responsibilities and EpicCare & Tapestry Link User Agreement for Site Administrator.Lastly, every new User will need to sign one EpicCare & Tapestry Link User Agreement and the Site Administrator must provide their signature on page 2.If you have received your credentials but having issues logging in to Hoag’s EpicCare Link, please reach out to your site administrator and internal technical support before contacting EpicCare Link Team.If you have any additional questions, email us.

    Hoag EpicCare Link Training

    Please review the self-paced training videos below to provide additional information for using Hoag’s electronic medical record portal.Video knowledge include information for:

    • Site Administrators actions and procedures

    • Patient information and filing

    • Secure messaging

    • Submitting and viewing authorizations

    • Viewing claims

    • Using the Customer Service Request form- and much more!

    For any questions, please email us.

    View our full training videos on YouTube:

    1st Lesson How to Submit an Authorization – EpicCare Link Training

    2nd Lesson How to Check Auth Status – EpicCare Link Training

    3rd Lesson How to Search All Patients – EpicCare Link Training

    4th Lesson How to Search Claims & RA – EpicCare Link Training

    5th Lesson Assigned Patients Chart Review – EpicCare Link Training

    6th Lesson Requesting Logins – EpicCare Link Training

    7th Lesson In Basket – EpicCare Link Training

    8th Lesson Important Reference Documentation – EpicCare Link Training