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Head-to-head · Patient Portal Software

MEDITECH MyHealth vs Patient Access

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
MEDITECH MyHealth #2 in Patient Portal Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit MEDITECH
Patient Access #8 in Patient Portal Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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 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
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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.
  • 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.
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…

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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…

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  1. MEDITECH MyHealthPatient Portal Software —Pricing on request
  2. Patient AccessPatient Portal Software —Free plan

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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026