Ambassador Program

Referring Physicians Pathway to Patients' Clinical Data
Ambassador Program Enrollment Tops 700 in 2009

Referring physicians are taking advantage of UAB Health System's (UABHS) innovative Ambassador Program, which gives them quick access to their patients' medical records. Once enrolled in the program, participating physicians can log in through a secure Web site and view lab results, patient documents, and other information about their patients.

The program offers many benefits to these physicians, including more timely and complete access to patient records, improved continuity of care, and elimination of redundant paperwork. Its success is due largely "to our dedicated physician liaisons, who spend many hours meeting with physicians around the state explaining the program - its workings, benefits, and security protocols - and providing personalized training on navigating the Ambassador site," says Director of Physician Services, Referral Development, and Communications Mary M. Gibson, BSN, RN.

Gibson says that her staff embodies the personalized services and care for which UAB is known. "Their efforts to enhance timely, effective communications with physicians throughout Alabama improve overall patient care and encourage referrals to our organization. The program's physician Ambassadors know they can access in minutes the answers they need to provide the best care to their patients," she says.

For more information regarding the UAB Ambassador Program, please contact Physician Services at 205.934.6890.