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 SERVICES
Expanded Neurosurgery Services
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, collaboration and specialization are key to providing the best possible care for our patients. This makes it even more important to know the services offered right here in northern Michigan so patients can receive the care they need close to home.
Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery offers a wide spectrum of treatment options that do not require a referral to a downstate hospital. This aims to assist you in making informed and effective referrals for advanced neurology services offered in our region:
BRAIN
- Intracranial Aneurysms
- Dural AV Fistulas
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
- Chronic Subdural Hematoma - MMA Embolization
- Severe ICAD
- Headache Caused by Venous Sinus Stenosis
- Meningioma Embolization
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
ENDOVASCULAR
ENT
- Cranial nerve, carotid body tumor embolization
- Epistaxis embolization
ONCOLOGY
- Spine Mets
- Intra-Arterial Chemo for Retinoblastoma
SPINE
- Compression Fractures
- Spinal Mets - Ablation
- Spinal Angiography
To refer a patient: Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery
Phone 231-392-0640 | Fax 231-392-00643
Accepting New Patients
Gary Rajah, MD | Neurosurgery
Board Certification: Open and Endovascular Neurosurgery
Medical Education: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Wayne State University
Endovascular Neurology Fellowship: University of Buffalo
David Rosenbaum, MD | Neuroradiology, Neurology
Board Certification: Neurology
Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Neurology Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center
Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship: Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine
Vascular Neurology Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center
CLINICAL UPDATES
New Workflow: How to Request Radiology Images
Munson Healthcare (MHC) Radiology has transferred the process for patients and providers to request radiology images (e.g., x-rays, MRI) to Vital Record Control (VRC)/ Health Information Magnement (HIM) department. This transfer will improve efficiencies, turnaround times, and security as well as reduce the costly practice of burning CDs.
MHC will retain the ability to burn a CD, but when able, providers are encouraged to use MHC's digital platforms (i.e., Ambra, Powershare) to obtain radiology images. An office email may be needed to utilize these platforms.
Radiology Imaging Requests:
- If patient is being transferred to another acute care site, contact the MHC Patient Transfer and Placement Center at 231-392-0777.
- For all other requests, complete and fax Form #3161 to Vital Records Control (VRC) at 312-836-7919 or call 231-252-0652 for more information.
For details on this important process change, read the FAQs.
For questions, please contact Branden Hill, System Director Radiology Services, 231-935-7941.
Reminder: Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Delegation Agreements
New changes went into effect August 1, 2023. 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:
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions for Patients
To comply with a federal requirement, Munson Healthcare began collecting patient data on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). This change promotes diversity of all our patients and safe patient care as these questions remove any assumptions.
Patients 18+ will be asked to share their self-described sexual orientation and their current gender identity, which they can choose not to disclose. For more information, refer to the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Question Guide for All Staff.
RESOURCES
Provider Moves
The Provider Moves webpage that lists provider moves across the MHC system has been updated for July 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:
The following are Munson Healthcare employed providers who are new to the following locations:
Advance Care Planning
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS
- Print or order pre-printed ACP documents for your patients during their visit.
- To order pre-printed ACP materials (advance directive booklet, ACP workbook, MI-POST out of hospital medical order, etc.) for use in your office, submit a McKesson e-requisition or fax an order form.
- Patients can attend a free, virtual ACP workshop to get them started. Click here for a list of workshops and to register.
- Patients can watch a video on "Advance Care Planning — Understanding Durable Power of Attorney & Patient Advocate," which is available here.
RESOURCES FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
- Receive reimbursement for ACP conversations by using the time-based CPT Codes 99497 and 99498.
- Attend Virtual ACP Training for Healthcare Professionals
- When: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 10 am – 12 pm | Register | Flyer
- CME: This training has been approved for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
- Schedule Face-to-Face ACP Training for Healthcare Professionals: To request a training for your office, contact Stephanie Van Slyke.
Provider Onboarding/Offboarding Resources
When you have a new provider joining or leaving Munson Healthcare medical staff, please utilize our updated onboarding/offboarding resource page.
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 the home mailing address with your local Medical Staff Office.
AWARD-WINNING CARE
CMS 5-Star Recognition Awarded to
Cadillac Hospital and Munson Medical Center
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Munson Medical Center both received 5-star recognition from CMS — placing them among the top 8% of hospitals in the nation.
The overall rating reflects how well the hospital performed in quality measures related to mortality, safety of care, readmissions, patient experience, and timely and effective care. Of the more than 4,600 U.S. hospitals measured by CMS, just 483 were recognized with 5-star rankings.
Additionally, U.S. News & World Report released its Best Hospitals list and Munson Medical Center ranks as number 7 in the state.
EDUCATION & EVENTS
 Registration Now Open for Northern Lights Fun Run
September 8, 2023
The Thomas Judd Care Center 7th annual Northern Lights Fun Run is a family-friendly 5K to raise awareness of HIV care and prevention in northern Michigan.
The event is on Friday, September 8 at 8 pm. It will start and end at the Munson Medical Center Parking Lot K. There are cash prizes for the top finishers, as well as prizes for the most enthusiastically adorned participants.
Register Here
Farms, Food, and Health Conference: Culinary Medicine
September 22-24
This Farms, Food, & Health training program offers providers an innovative Continuing Medical Education program that highlights and connects local food, culinary, and nutrition concepts. Sponsored by Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, MHC, and Great Lakes Culinary Institute. For more details and to register, click here.
2023 Northern Michigan HIV Summit
September 29, 10 am - 3 pm
The 2023 Northern Michigan HIV Summit is a free opportunity to learn about and discuss the state of HIV care across our region. New this year is a presentation of the Excellence in Community Collaboration Award. For a list of topics and speakers, or to register, click here.
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