The patient portal concept as we know it has evolved into something much greater. Mobile-first digital front doors are undoubtedly a step in the right direction, but we can do more. Think beyond the portal. We need to shift the paradigm from how digital front doors deliver discrete capabilities to how they enable end-to-end clinical, financial, and holistic wellness journeys. As we all know, patient care needs are not linear. We need a more dynamic way of stitching together relevant engagement solutions and forming a true journey. Closed-loop patient experiences that are intuitive and take the friction out of common patient journeys can unlock tremendous consumer value. Over the next couple of years, the demands practices face will only increase—staff shortages, financial struggles, technology burnout, administrative burdens, and lower patient trust. A patient experience that functions like this closed loop; tying pre-visit, visit, post-visit, and beyond together benefits patients; but also, benefits practices by addressing these pain points. Patients will enjoy reduced time to appointments, simplified intake, price transparency, the ability to finance care, and clear payment statements.