Head-to-head · Patient Portal Software
MEDITECH MyHealth vs Patient Access
MEDITECH MyHealth leads on 0 checks, Patient Access on 1, and 4 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
- Highest scoreMEDITECH MyHealth · 9.0/10
- Free planonly Patient Access
- Most featuresMEDITECH MyHealth · 4 of 4
MEDITECH MyHealth scores higher on our rubric for patient portal software: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Patient Access offers free plan; MEDITECH MyHealth doesn't.
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 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Patient Access 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| 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 | Pricing on request | Free plan |
| 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 checked yet |
| Digital forms | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| 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 MyHealth9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A connected portal for records, care-team messaging, appointments and payments.
Visit MEDITECHFull verdict → - Patient Access8.2/10 · 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 Oct 2026
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