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Munson Now Offers Cash Pay Option for Some Radiology Services
Munson has implemented Fair Market Health (FMH) at select radiology service locations across our system. Fair Market Health is an easy way for patients paying out-of-pocket to receive healthcare services at an affordable, transparent price. Eligible patients simply select a service, view available pricing, pay, and schedule.
- Please note: All imaging procedures still require a provider's order.
- As FMH doesn’t require traditional health insurance, eligible patients are those who are:
- Under or uninsured
- Have a high deductible, or
- Prefer to pay with cash
- Note: Patients covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or TriCare are ineligible to participate in the FMH program.
- As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare is committed to providing high quality healthcare regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
For more on how FMH can help your patients, please refer to the following resources:
Questions? Contact Branden Hill or support@fairmarkethealth.com.
 SERVICES
Charlevoix Urgent Care Transitioning to Walk-in Clinic
As part of Munson Healthcare's Regional Care Transformation Plan to provide more patient-centric care, the Charlevoix Urgent Care will discontinue services within Charlevoix's Emergency Department on March 1, 2024, transitioning into the new Charlevoix Walk-In Clinic opening April 1, 2024, at 14709 W. Upright St., Building D.
The Charlevoix Walk-In Clinic will be:
During transition, from March 1-31, alternative patient resources are:
Charlevoix Hospital is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and providing continued support to our community's healthcare needs. Read full story.
Patients Can Now Self-Refer for Screening Mammograms
To support timely patient care, promote self-advocacy, and improve outcomes, patients can now self-refer for screening mammograms at all Munson Healthcare locations without requiring a provider’s order.
Patient Has a Primary Care Provider (PCP)
- PCP will be notified, and results will be viewable in the patient’s chart.
- Additional breast imaging recommended by the radiologist will require an order unless we have a conditional order on file.
Patient Does NOT Have a Primary Care Provider (PCP)
- If screening mammogram is normal, the result will be mailed to the patient and available on Munson's Patient Portal.
- If the screening mammogram is abnormal requiring additional imaging, we will contact the patient to schedule an appointment at one of our participating close-to home PCP offices.
To not delay additional imaging or biopsy if screening mammogram is abnormal, primary care providers are asked to use the Breast Imaging Conditional Order, which can be found on the For Providers | Referral Forms webpage.
Please encourage eligible patients to have an annual 3D screening mammogram, which is covered by most insurances. Patients are encouraged to check with their health insurance provider to understand covered benefits.
Additionally, all Munson Healthcare locations now offer advanced 3D mammography as a standard for screening. These changes reflect Munson Healthcare’s commitment to Excellence in all areas of patient care.
Pulmonary Function Testing Now Available in Charlevoix
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PFT services are now available at Charlevoix Hospital. For details, read the news release.
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The new service is part of MHC’s Regional Care Transformation Plan and reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing advanced and specialized care to the community.
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To schedule an appointment, call 231-547-8668.
CLINICAL UPDATES
Munson Anticoagulation Clinics Monitor Patients on Blood Thinners
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As warfarin therapy requires close monitoring, MHC’s anticoagulation clinics support patients with close-to-home minimally invasive blood testing and follow-up care.
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Staffed by specially trained pharmacists, our clinics work closely with primary care providers on medication management. Test results and dosage recommendations are shared with primary care providers, ensuring continuity of care.
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MHC has anticoagulation clinics in Manistee and Traverse City.
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To learn more about the services provided at MHC’s anticoagulation clinics, click here.
FDA Approves First Medication to Treat Severe Frostbite
The FDA approved Aurlumyn (iloprost) injection to treat severe frostbite in adults to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation. For details, read the FDA news release
N. MI Flu Activity Report | Week of 02.11.24
Flu Testing: Recommended
National: High activity in the Midwest and East with moderate to low activity on the west coast.
Michigan: High activity.
Regional: High activity.
- Total Tested = 728
- Total Positive = 181 (25%)
- Inpatients = 9
RESOURCES
Provider Moves
Munson Healthcare's Provider Moves webpage has been updated for January 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 Munson-credentialed providers, go to Find A Doctor.
Please join us in welcoming the following new Munson-employed providers:
The following Munson-employed providers are new to the following MHC locations:
Reminder: Outpatient Infusion Orders
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Please review infusion order requirements and how to schedule your patient for treatment close to home in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Frankfort, Gaylord, Grayling, Manistee, St. Ignace, and Traverse City.
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All orders should be faxed to the performing location, along with any documentation needed to accompany the order.
One Patient Record: Wave 2 End User Education Plan Update
The Wave 2 End User Education planning is well underway! Classes will be offered July 29 – Sept. 6. With Wave 1 users' feedback and provider leadership's input incorporated in the current planning, the revamped education approach aims to increase users’ learning experience, and effectively apply the knowledge they gain from education classes to their functional work on the first week of the Wave 2 launch. To learn more, click here.
Interested in jumpstarting your Cerner education?* Attend our new hire orientation classes now by emailing MHC-EHR-Education@mhc.net.
*Excludes SurgiNet, PathNet, and Hospital Cerner Registration/Scheduling.
- Please note these classes do not fulfill your Wave 2 end-user training requirement.
Questions: Contact MHC-EHR-Education@mhc.net or OnePatientRecord-Questions@mhc.net.
More information: Please visit the One Patient Project website to learn more.
RECOGNITION
Charlevoix Hospital Receives Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Award®
Charlevoix Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Department has been recognized by Press Ganey as a 2023 Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Award® winner. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience.
Charlevoix Hospital’s Ambulatory Surgery has ranked in the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering patient experience over a minimum of 3 consecutive years. For more, read the news release.
Copper Ridge Surgery Center Earns Top Ranking
Munson Healthcare – Copper Ridge Surgery Center was named the top facility in the state for the 3rd year in a row in the 2024 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers rankings by Newsweek.
The 2024 rankings evaluated and recognized 550 facilities in the 25 states with the most ASCs, according to U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. Our Copper Ridge Surgery Center ranked No. 34 nationally out of the 550 facilities on the 2024 list.
For more information, the Record Eagle published an in-depth article about the ranking or click here for a list of all facilities recognized by Newsweek.
Photo: Dr. Edward Hagen works on the da Vinci surgical system at the Copper Ridge Surgery Center.
Photo courtesy of the Record Eagle.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Receives Recognition for Patient Experience
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience. To learn more, read the news release.
EDUCATION
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