Comprehensive Primary Care

Patient Portal FAQs

Why Athena?

We're excited to announce that we've upgraded to a new electronic health record system called Athena

Improved Patient Experience: Athena will let us bring you the features you’ve asked for, like online scheduling, self-check-in, and family access portal accounts.

Streamlined Patient Care: Athena's intuitive interface and advanced features will streamline our processes, allowing us to spend more time focused on what matters most—providing you with the highest-quality care.

Data Security and Compliance: Athena's robust security measures and compliance with industry regulations ensure that your data remains safe, secure, and confidential at all times. Protecting your sensitive medical information is of the utmost importance to us.

Q. Is CMP leaving the Johns Hopkins network?

We are an independent, privately-owned medical practice and are not affiliated with Johns Hopkins Healthcare System.

We have a close working relationship with the Johns Hopkins. Our pediatricians enjoy privileges at Howard County General Hospital and we refer patients to the hospital. Our physicians and nurse practitioners provide training to students from Johns Hopkins Hospital residency program and their nursing school.

Q. Where will I find my healthcare records?

For any appointments, lab results, or vaccinations prior to April 16, 2024, you can conveniently access your information through your MyChart portal. Simply visit your MyChart Portal and log in using your credentials.

For appointments, lab results, or vaccinations after to April 16, 2024 You'll be able to access your updated medical records, lab results, appointment schedules, and more through the Athena portal.

Your CMP healthcare provider will have access to all of your health history with our practice, both before and after the transition to Athena. They will be able to view your medical records, lab results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers through MyChart, ensuring continuity of care and informed decision-making.

Q. Why did you switch to a new health record system? I liked the old one.

Epic is a powerful hospital-based system, but it is overly complicated for a practice of our size and type. We needed a system designed for independent primary care practices.

Q. How did you select Athena?

Athena has a 25-year track record of providing secure and innovative digital solutions to small and mid-sized healthcare facilities and private practices. After extensive research, we selected Athena because it has the right combination of advanced features and user-friendly access for both our staff and our patients. The new system will allow us to be more efficient and effective in our core role as your primary healthcare providers.

Q. I liked having my CMP health data in MyChart because my other providers and specialists could see all my relevant health data.

Your records in MyChart will remain accessible, and you will not lose access to them. All of your doctors should have access to your records, regardless of which system they use. This access is governed by Federal interoperability regulations.

Q. Does this portal change affect MDVIP patients?

The physicians in the MDVIP program have also transitioned to the Athena system. You’ll still enjoy all the perks of MDVIP program. You’ll just access your healthcare data in a new place.