QHIN Integration: The Benefits of Having Digital Access to Your Medical Power of Attorney - myDox

In a medical emergency, decisions often need to be made quickly—and sometimes by someone else on your behalf. That’s where your Medical Power of Attorney (POA) becomes one of the most important documents you’ll ever create.

But here’s the catch: it only helps if it can be found, accessed, and shared immediately—when it matters most.

Thanks to QHIN integration and myDox, your Medical Power of Attorney isn’t buried in a drawer or sitting in a filing cabinet. It’s digitally accessible, securely stored, and ready to be shared in seconds, giving your designated healthcare decision-maker the authority they need, exactly when they need it.

Let’s explore how digital access to your Medical POA through QHIN and myDox can give you and your loved ones clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

1. What Is a Medical Power of Attorney (POA)?

A Medical POA is a legal document that designates a trusted person (called an “agent” or “proxy”) to make healthcare decisions for you if you’re unable to do so yourself.

• It activates if you’re unconscious, under anesthesia, or mentally incapacitated
• It gives your agent the ability to make choices about treatment, surgery, medications, or end-of-life care
• It’s often used alongside an Advance Directive or Living Will

Example: You’re in a serious car accident and unable to speak for yourself. Your designated agent can immediately step in and speak to doctors—but only if they can access your POA document.

2. Why Digital Access Is Critical in a Crisis

Emergencies don’t wait for office hours. And in those urgent moments, nobody has time to go digging through files, email chains, or safety deposit boxes.

That’s why having your Medical POA stored in myDox and made accessible through QHIN can make all the difference.

• Instant access—whether you’re at home, traveling, or in an emergency room
• Share securely with doctors, hospitals, or care facilities
• Avoid confusion about who’s in charge of making decisions
• Prevent delays in care due to missing paperwork

Example: Your mom is your Medical POA and you’re rushed to the ER. The hospital needs proof of her authority before she can approve treatment. She pulls up your POA in myDox, enabled by QHIN integration, and shares it with the hospital team in seconds. Crisis averted.

3. How QHIN Integration Enhances POA Access

When you opt in to QHIN integration through myDox, you allow connected healthcare providers nationwide to access key medical documents like your POA at the point of care.

• Hospitals and clinics can securely retrieve your POA
• Your chosen agent doesn’t need to fax, email, or print anything
• Your wishes are respected, even if you’re far from home

QHIN puts your Medical POA where it matters most: in the hands of the providers making life-or-death decisions.

Pro Tip: You can still limit access! Only providers actively treating you can view your documents, and you can revoke access or opt out at any time.

4. Empowering Your Chosen Decision-Maker

Even if your family knows who your medical proxy is, most healthcare providers require written proof before taking direction. That’s why storing your POA digitally with secure access is so important.

• Your agent can log into myDox or use a secure access link to view or share your POA
• You can assign access only to those you trust
• You stay in control—even when you can’t speak for yourself

Example: You’ve appointed your adult daughter as your Medical POA. She’s away on vacation when you’re hospitalized. Thanks to myDox, she pulls up the document on her phone and shares it with hospital staff—no delay, no confusion.

5. Keep It Updated, Accessible, and Secure

Your Medical Power of Attorney should be as easy to update as it is to access. With myDox, you can:

• Upload a new version anytime
• Notify your agent when updates are made
• Revoke access to outdated documents
• Store other important healthcare documents—advance directives, living wills, DNR orders—alongside your POA

Pro Tip: Schedule a yearly review of your POA in myDox to ensure your designated agent is still the right person—and that their contact info is up to date.

Final Thoughts: Peace of Mind, Powered by Access

Planning ahead is one of the kindest gifts you can give your loved ones. And in a medical emergency, having your Medical Power of Attorney digitally accessible can make a difficult moment a little less chaotic.

With QHIN integration and myDox, you can:

• Store your POA in a secure, centralized location
• Grant access to trusted agents and healthcare providers
• Ensure your wishes are respected—anytime, anywhere
• Remove the stress of missing paperwork when it matters most

Don’t leave medical decisions to chance. Let myDox and QHIN work together to give your loved ones clarity, confidence, and the authority they need—right when they need it.