Which Epic feature supports secure patient messaging and appointment reminders via MyChart?

• A. MyChart Messaging
• B. Break-glass
• C. Discharge Planning / Care Plan
• D. Macro / SmartTemplates Fast Insert

Answer: (A)

Focusing on how patients interact with clinicians through MyChart, the feature that enables secure, two-way communication and also handles appointment reminders within the MyChart portal is MyChart Messaging. This tool is built for HIPAA-safe messaging between patients and providers and integrates with scheduling so reminders about upcoming visits can be delivered to patients through MyChart.

Break-glass is about emergency data access, not messaging. Discharge Planning / Care Plan centers on coordinating care after discharge, not patient messaging. Macro / SmartTemplates Fast Insert speeds up documenting notes, not patient communications.