78th Med Group leads AF in MiCare enrollment Published Aug. 1, 2013 By Capt. Jonathan Semple 78th Medical Group ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The 78th Medical Group is moving towards a "Virtual Hospital" through the use of MiCare and we need your assistance in enrolling. The group leads the Air Force in MiCare enrollment at 39 percent after the initial first year. For their efforts, the team was recently recognized as the 78th Air Base Wing Wing's Innovator Team. Even with those great statistics, your help is still needed in raising enrollment rates. What is MiCare (aka Relay Health)? MiCare allows you, the patient, to securely communicate non-urgent medical needs between yourself and your health care team. Common uses are for medication renewals, test and lab results, to request immunization record copies, view medical records, and access a large library of educational materials all from the convenience of your computer or compatible mobile web browser. Why is MiCare good for you? MiCare empowers you to be more engaged with your healthcare team regarding your health, treatment plan and preventative services. MiCare is accessible 24 hours a day from a compatible computer device. In addition, you will receive periodic info-only emails through MiCare regarding clinical operating hours and upcoming events. Finally, your information is protected and only accessible by you and your healthcare team through a secure computer connection. MiCare complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. How to enroll? In order to enroll in MiCare you have to be enrolled in the med group and have a primary care manager. There are two ways to enroll. If you have a valid Common Access Card you may digitally enroll and digitally sign using the electronic registration form. Contact jonathan.semple@us.af.mil to obtain the form. If you do not have a valid Common Access or Card, then you will need to stop into the Family Health check-in window and request enrollment in MiCare, no appointment necessary. This face to face visit is required to validate you are the patient signing up for the MiCare account. For more information, contact Capt. Jonathan Semple, at 478-327-7686, DSN 497-7886 or jonathan.semple@us.af.mil.