MyChart is Epic's patient portal used by major health systems across the United States. While governed by HIPAA protections, MyChart's terms include significant liability limitations, research data sharing provisions, and restrictions on how you can use your own health information. The terms vary slightly by health system.
MyChart's "Care Everywhere" feature shares your records across Epic's network of health systems. While convenient, this means your data flows between organizations you may not have relationships with, based on broad consent during signup.
Terms typically include consent for de-identified data use in research. While technically anonymized, medical data is notoriously difficult to truly de-identify, and research uses are broad.
MyChart prominently disclaims that portal information is not medical advice and shouldn't replace professional consultation. If you act on lab results or medical records, any consequences are your responsibility.
The terms disclaim liability for accuracy of medical records displayed. If there are errors in your records that affect your care, you have limited recourse under the terms.
As a healthcare platform, MyChart is covered by HIPAA, providing baseline privacy and security protections that general consumer apps don't have.
You have federal rights to access your medical records, and MyChart generally provides better access than paper-based systems. Most lab results, visit notes, and records are available online.
MyChart terms vary by health system: