AN ALTERNATIVE MANAGING CULTURAL TO HEALTHCARE DIVERSITY M & A
the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network
in their communities ,” added Hayes . “ We also see the network as a source of revenues — both from the subscriptions paid by members and the patients they refer to us .”
In 2014 , network members have submitted nearly 2,000 eConsults , and the volume is rapidly increasing . Each request represents a physician who believes that collaboration will best serve the patient . Of these eConsults , less than 15 % of those patients were referred to Mayo Clinic for additional assessment or specialty care . The remainder — the vast majority — have been able to receive high-quality , costeffective care close to home .
“ Academic medical centers like Mayo Clinic can and should foster a collaborative environment that promotes integrated , patient-focused care ,” concluded Hayes . “ When care givers can address the needs of the patient and provide the right care at the right place and the right time , everyone benefits .”
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