Mayo Clinic Network

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The IMC is the first member from Saudi Arabia

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Mayo Clinic is the No.1 hospital in the United States *

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Health care organizations included in the network

IMC is proud to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted; independent health systems that have special access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise to better serve patients and their families.

What does this mean for patients?

Because of our commitment to high quality, patient-centered care, IMC has been chosen as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

AskMayoExpert

Your doctor has special access to the knowledge, expertise and resources of Mayo Clinic—the #1 ranked hospital in the United States right here, close to home.

eConsult

If you or a loved one has a rare or complex condition, your doctor can consult directly with a Mayo Clinic expert who specialiszes in treating that specific condition.

eTumor Board

Your doctors can use the latest research, diagnostic and treatment recommendations from Mayo Clinic to develop the best treatment plan for you.

Health Care Consulting

Your doctors can combine their understanding of your unique medical needs with Mayo Clinic expertise at no additional cost to you.

About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic, ranked the No. 1 hospital in the United States, invests more than $500 million in research, generates more than 2,300 new clinical studies, and sees more than 1.3 million patients every year. It is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, comprehensive care to everyone who needs healing.

Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network

When it comes to your health, it can be difficult to know the best choice for your medical needs. Hospitals that are members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network have been carefully selected by Mayo Clinic for providing high quality, patient-centered care and have been granted special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. By choosing a local Mayo Clinic Care Network member, you will experience the confidence and convenience of being able to access world-leading medical expertise through your trusted doctor, close to home.

FAQs

The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a select group of independent health systems carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo’s knowledge, expertise and resources. As part of the network, IMC doctors can quickly access Mayo’s latest research, diagnostic and treatment resources whenever they feel it will benefit their patients. Additionally, collaboration with Mayo Clinic will help [Member] achieve its goal to improve the delivery of health care.

The IMC was selected to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network by demonstrating a commitment to the highest quality, patient-centered care. In addition, the IMC passed Mayo’s comprehensive evaluation process that included an in-depth review of its organization, its clinical and business practices, and its quality, safety and service efforts.

With the ability to access Mayo Clinic’s research, diagnostic and treatment resources, the IMC doctors will be able treat more of their patients close to home. Anytime they want to discuss a treatment plan or request a second opinion, they can consult directly with Mayo Clinic’s specialists, at no additional cost to their patients. This way, [Member] doctors can combine their understanding of their patient’s unique medical needs with Mayo Clinic’s resources to develop the best treatment plan for them.

Doctors and other care providers can access a range of clinical resources from Mayo Clinic to benefit their patients, their practice and their ongoing professional development:

  • AskMayoExpert: An online medical reference tool that offers disease management, care guidelines, treatment recommendations, patient education and reference materials for a wide variety of medical conditions.
  • eConsults: An electronic consultation service that connects doctors directly with Mayo Clinic specialists when they feel additional input will benefit their patient.
  • eBoards: Live video conferences to promote educational and informal discussions on the management of complex cases with a Mayo multidisciplinary panel and other providers within the network.
  • Mayo Clinic Patient Education: A library that includes patient education materials within AskMayoExpert and a selection of patient education videos online.
  • Mayo Clinic Grand Rounds: Archived presentations by Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists in a variety of specialties are available on-demand for viewing and earning CME credit.
  • Health Care Consulting: A program designed to share Mayo’s experience and expertise and help us achieve desired levels of operational, financial and patient care excellence.

No. When IMC doctors want clinical advice or have questions about complex patient care, they can quickly connect with Mayo Clinic specialists to consult with them

Yes. The IMC doctors will continue to treat their patients and oversee their care. They will work with Mayo Clinic’s specialists whenever necessary so that their patients can continue to receive the best care possible close to home

No. Through this membership, Mayo Clinic’s expertise and knowledge is shared with IMC care providers at no additional cost to the patient.

The IMC patients have special access to Mayo Clinic’s world-leading knowledge and expertise to help their provider confirm or develop the best treatment plan for them. Patients gain additional peace of mind, conveniently and at no additional cost, while staying close to home.

Typically the IMC doctors will request the consult with Mayo Clinic if it will benefit their patient’s care. If patients are experiencing anxiety about their condition and would like a second opinion, they are advised to talk to their doctor about requesting one. It can be done easily — at no additional cost — and without travel to another location. The doctor and patient can then discuss the best treatment plan.

The IMC doctors have access to Mayo Clinic’s research, diagnostic and treatment resources so they can provide more patient-care locally, reducing the patient’s need to travel outside the region for care. There is no obligation for doctors to refer patients to Mayo Clinic.

No. The interaction is between the medical professionals of IMC and Mayo Clinic. Mayo does not see or contact the patient through these services.

No. This agreement is not an acquisition or merger. Mayo Clinic Care Network members like IMC remain community-owned, independent health care providers dedicated to serving the needs of their communities.

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