Beacon Health System is celebrating its 10th year as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The partnership was a first in Indiana and gives doctors the opportunity to consult with Mayo Clinic experts.
Beacon medical staff members have consulted with Mayo Clinic specialists more than 3,000 times since then during eConsults.
“Over the past 10 years, being part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network has brought tremendous value to our patients and our physicians,” said Michelle Bache, vice president of medical affairs at Elkhart General Hospital, in a press release. “It has connected patients facing complex diagnoses with world-class expertise close to home and meaningfully enriched our medical staff. The value of this membership continues to grow stronger each year, ultimately helping us fulfill our Beacon mission of delivering outstanding care, inspiring health and connecting with heart.”
eConsults allow Beacon doctors to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists on complex cases.
One example is a patient who had neck pain, according to a press release. Her Beacon Health doctor knew she had a history of metastatic breast cancer, so he ordered an MRI. The results showed a tumor on her neck. She then flew to the Mayo Clinic for surgery.
“Beacon Health System’s commitment to the health of the people and community it serves closely aligns with Mayo Clinic’s focus on putting the needs of patients first,” said Mark Larson, medical director of the central region of the Mayo Clinic Platform.
Beacon Health System employs almost 11,000 associates and 2,500 medical providers. The Mayo Clinic, which is based in Rochester, Minnesota, is commited to patient-centered care, and has been named the No. 1 hospital in the world by Newsweek.
