SERVICES

3D Mammography Available Systemwide

The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), and Grand Traverse Radiologists PC currently recommend annual 3D screening mammography beginning at age 40 for women at average risk.

Advanced 3D mammography is available at all MHC screening locations:

• Cadillac Hospital | 800-968-9292
• Charlevoix Hospital | 231-547-8801
• Grayling Hospital | 800-968-9292
• Kalkaska Memorial Health Center | 800-968-9292
• Manistee Hospital | 231-398-1114
• Otsego Memorial Hospital | 989-731-2100
• NEW! OMH Medical Group - Indian River | 989-731-5152
• OMH Medical Group - Lewiston | 989-731-2152
• Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital | 800-968-9292
• NEW! Prudenville Community Health Center | 800-968-9292
• Smith Family Breast Health Center | 800-968-9292

• Screening Mammography Guidelines at Munson Healthcare
• Diagnostic vs. Screening Mammogram Ordering Guidelines

CLINICAL UPDATE

Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Delegation Agreements

Munson Healthcare has completed a review and update of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) collaborative practice and prescriptive authority agreements to meet the Michigan and Federal guidelines. 

As a result, all APP agreements should be updated so that they are current and compliant.

New changes will go into effect on August 1, 2023. One of the biggest changes is practice managers will now be responsible for ensuring that practice agreements are completed, on file in the office, and updated as needed. Learn more about what you need to know by visiting the Practice Resources page of our For Providers website. 

Document Resources: 

• PA Practice Agreement
• NP, CNM Practice Agreement
• NP, CNM Prescriptive Authority Delegation
• CRNA Practice Agreement

COVID-19 UPDATES

New CDC Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard

The CDC posted a new surveillance dashboard — RESP-LENS — that shows ED visits for lab-confirmed flu, COVID, and RSV infection. Munson Healthcare will also share respiratory illness data and resources on our website. 

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

The CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccine guidance to remove Janssen COVID-19 vaccine as it's no longer available in the U.S.

Updated MHC Surgical/Procedure Guidelines Following COVID-19

Munson Healthcare has adopted a system approach to elective surgeries after COVID infection that is consistent with our historical standard practice of delaying elective surgeries following a respiratory illness. Please read MHC Guidelines for Elective Surgery/Procedures and Anesthesia for Patients Following COVID-19 Infections. For more information, watch the May 17 Provider Forum with Dr. Aaron Kurjan and Dr. Chris Ledtke.

RESOURCES

Provider Moves

The Provider Moves webpage that lists provider moves across the MHC system has been updated for May including new providers, location changes, retirees, providers no longer on staff (or practicing), and other updates (e.g., name changes, practice moves, new phone and fax numbers). For a complete directory of MHC-credentialed providers, go to Find A Doctor.

Please join us in welcoming the following employed providers who are new to Munson Healthcare:

• Jami Grosberg, NP; Munson Healthcare Virtual Urgent Care
• Abdul Malik, MD; Munson Healthcare Cadillac Sleep Medicine
• Kevin McDowell, PsyD; Comprehensive Pain Management Program
• Lois Robertson, CRNA; Munson Healthcare Anesthesia

The following are Munson Healthcare employed providers who are new to the following locations:

• Shaun Eisengruber, PA; Munson Healthcare OMH Orthopedic Surgery and MHC Grayling Orthopedic Surgery
• Holly Hinds, NP; Kalkaska Medical Associates
• Austin Kerndt, MD; Munson Healthcare Anesthesia at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

Updated Home Mailing Address for Providers

If one of your providers have moved within the past 5 years and is on medical staff at a Munson Healthcare facility, please update your home mailing address with your local Medical Staff Office. 

• East Region | Charlevoix, Gaylord, and Grayling: Angela Gee
• Grand Traverse Region | Munson Medical Center: Katryna Glettler
• Kalkaska Region | Kalkaska: Teresa Smith
• South Region | Cadillac, Frankfort, and Manistee: Heather Lucas

EDUCATION

New Training Requirements for DEA License Renewal

The new Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requires most licensed prescribers who are either renewing or applying for a new controlled substance DEA license to have completed at least 8 hours of opioid or other substance use disorders (SUD) training. The MATE act goes into effect June 27, 2023. 

Opioid/SUD Training Resources: 

• Munson Healthcare On-Demand CME
  • Best Practices and Tools for Chronic Pain (1-hour recorded webinar)
  • Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care (1-hour recorded webinar)
  • Addressing the "5th vital sign": Pain Management Beyond Opioids (1-hour recorded webinar)
  • Pain Management Pearls in the Inpatient Setting (1-hour recorded webinar)
• Michigan Opioid Collaborative
• Yale Program in Addiction Medicine
• SUD and Addiction Education | AMA
• MSMS New DEA Requirement Education

Additionally, prescriptions for buprenorphine now only require a standard DEA registration number. The x-waiver is no longer required for any prescriber to treat patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Learn more about this change.

MSU Rural Michigan Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Summit
This summit provides relevant education, shares current projects, promotes networking, and develops collaborative program partnerships.

• When: Thurs., July 20, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Where: Ellison Place, Gaylord
• Cost: $60
• For details and to register: mcrh.msu.edu/events/opioid-summit
  

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