Solutions and services

The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a select group of carefully vetted independent health systems that are granted special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and leading medical expertise, all with one goal in mind, providing patients the care they need close to home at no additional cost. At the core of the network is clinical collaboration. Mayo Clinic and Care Network physicians working together, consulting and sharing resources to complement local expertise and enhance the delivery of care. Let's take a closer look at some of the clinical tools and services.

Ask Mayo expert is a database that offers quick point of care access to standardized practices on hundreds of medical conditions. Accessible anytime, AME can be used to help determine the need for tests or referrals in non-urgent cases. The online tool includes care process models, clinical trials information, and patient education. Care network members have accessed more than 2500 patient education materials that provide a consistent and patient-centric way of teaching, informing, and empowering patients to learn more about treatments, conditions, and healthy living.

When providers have a specific question regarding their patient's diagnosis or treatment plan, they can request an eConsult. A Mayo Clinic specialist will review patient information and provide a formal response electronically, allowing providers to keep care close to home at no additional cost to the patient.

eBoards are live video conferences that connect providers with a multi-disciplinary panel of Mayo Clinic specialists to review and discuss complex cases, making it easy to share expertise regardless of physical location.

For hospitalized patients in need of urgent to semi-urgent intervention, inpatient telephone consults allow providers to connect with a Mayo Clinic specialist in a timely way. Complex care often requires medical experts for more than one specialty. Care Network providers can refer a patient to Mayo Clinic and stay informed and involved through direct collaboration. Our experts work together to provide comprehensive care for patients with even the most complex conditions, providing a seamless transition when the patient returns home to receive care from their local provider.

While many network tools are centered on individual patient care, healthcare consulting is about organizational improvement. Members can target clinical, operational, and business goals with the guidance and support of Mayo Clinic professionals. Mayo Clinic promotes in-person and online group and individual learning through collaboratives, conferences, symposia, and webinars. Additionally, members have access to more than 200 educational courses and conferences with CME potential each year. Care Network members also have access to a digital portfolio of original health and wellness content developed by Mayo Clinic. The content is designed to provide guidance and drive engagement and is continuously vetted and updated to help patients achieve greater health and wellness in ways that matter most. To learn more, visit mayoclinic.org or call 507-266-2114.