Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology & Michigan Heart Frequently Asked Questions
Michigan Heart’s contract with Henry Ford Allegiance Health expired in September 2019, and Michigan Heart is no longer associated with Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology. Most of the cardiologists with Michigan Heart in Jackson have joined Henry Ford Allegiance Health’s medical staff and continue to provide the highest quality care for our patients.
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How have Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology patients been affected by Michigan Heart leaving Jackson?
Service to Henry Ford Allegiance Health cardiology patients has not been interrupted. When Michigan Heart’s contract with Henry Ford Allegiance Health expired in September 2019, the transition was made as seamless as possible. Since the majority of the cardiologists from Michigan Heart joined Henry Ford Allegiance Health’s medical staff, most of our patients continue to see the same providers as before.
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Has the location changed?
No. Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology is in the same building where Michigan Heart was located. Only the signs have changed.
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Will I still have my same Michigan Heart cardiologist?
Most likely. Nearly all of the former Michigan Heart cardiologists have joined Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology. The few exceptions are doctors who mainly saw patients in Ann Arbor and Chelsea. Patients whose cardiologists have not transferred over have already been notified and reassigned to a new cardiologist.
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Will my Michigan Heart records be transferred to Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology?
Yes. All Michigan Heart records have been transferred over to Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology and the Epic electronic health record system. Epic provides patients with 24-hour/7-day access to their health information, including test results, office appointments and prescription medication information—all through an easy-to-use online tool called MyChart. If you are not already on MyChart, ask any Henry Ford Allegiance Health provider or office staff member to help you get started.
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Is the office staff changing?
No. The Michigan Heart office staff members have moved over to Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology. So, you will see the same friendly faces you have come to know.
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Will I notice any other changes with this transition.
We will make the transition smooth and seamless, without interruption to service. We look forward to seeing you!
