Head-to-head · Patient Portal Software
MEDITECH MyHealth vs Patient Access
MEDITECH MyHealth leads on 2 checks, Patient Access on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planonly Patient Access
- Most featuresMEDITECH MyHealth · 4 of 4
Our editors rank MEDITECH MyHealth at #2 and Patient Access at #8 for patient portal software; MEDITECH MyHealth and Patient Access have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Patient Access offers free plan; MEDITECH MyHealth doesn't. MEDITECH MyHealth offers online payments; Patient Access doesn't publish it. MEDITECH MyHealth offers digital forms; Patient Access doesn't publish it.
MEDITECH MyHealth is the better fit for MEDITECH organizations needing a connected portal. Patient Access is the better fit for UK patients using NHS and local care services.
- MEDITECH MyHealth fits best
MEDITECH organizations needing a connected portal
- Patient Access fits best
UK patients using NHS and local care services
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Side by side
| Feature | MEDITECH MyHealth —/10 Visit ↗ | Patient Access —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #2 in Patient Portal Software | #8 in Patient Portal Software |
| Best for | MEDITECH organizations needing a connected portal | UK patients using NHS and local care services |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Email | |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo |
| Features MEDITECH MyHealth 4/4 · Patient Access 2/4 | ||
| Secure messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Record access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Digital forms | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Appointment tools | Self-schedule | Self-schedule |
| Mobile access | Web-and-app | Web-and-app |
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| Our verdict | MEDITECH MyHealth brings patient-facing health information and care tasks into a portal offered through healthcare organizations. Patients can message care teams, review laboratory results and radiology reports, request prescription… Read the review → |
Patient Access connects people in the UK with participating GP practices and local health services through a website and mobile app. It is aimed at patients who want to manage routine care online: depending on their practice, they can book… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MEDITECH MyHealth — where it wins
- Combines records, messaging, self-scheduling, forms and payment workflows.
- Supports family, proxy and guest access to patient records.
- Web and mobile access includes an AI chatbot for navigation and appointment help.
Where it doesn't
- Access and available features depend on the healthcare organization.
- Pricing is not published; organizations must contact sales.
- Listed integrations are limited to MyDirectives and Health Records on iPhone.
Patient Access — where it wins
- Book in-person or remote GP appointments and request repeat prescriptions.
- View and share medical records, then message a GP practice.
- Access selected NHS referrals and local pharmacy services.
Where it doesn't
- GP-linked features depend on practice participation and availability.
- Self-referral is limited to selected NHS services.
- It focuses on patient access rather than a broad practice portal.
- MEDITECH MyHealth—/10 · Pricing on request
A connected portal for records, care-team messaging, appointments and payments.
Visit MEDITECHFull verdict → - Patient Access—/10 · Free plan
A free web and mobile portal for GP services and selected local care.
Visit Patient AccessFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026





