Hancock Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a carefully-vetted group of independent health systems granted special access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge, expertise, and resources. We were selected for our commitment to the highest quality patient-centered care.
Hancock Health physicians can quickly access Mayo Clinic’s research, diagnostic, and treatment resources. When doctors need to discuss a specific patient’s diagnosis or treatment, they are able to consult directly with Mayo Clinic specialists—at no extra cost to patients.
Hancock Health is currently one of just four Indiana health care providers in the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We were selected for demonstrating a commitment to the highest quality, patient-centered care. We passed Mayo Clinic’s comprehensive evaluation process, which included an in-depth review of our organization, our clinical and business practices, and our quality, safety and service efforts.
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If our physicians feel additional input would benefit a patient, they can use eConsults: secure, confidential electronic requests for advice from Mayo Clinic specialists on specific questions related to patient care.
If a patient is hospitalized and in need of urgent intervention, Inpatient Telephone Consults enable Hancock Health physicians to speak with Mayo Clinic specialists over the phone for on-demand guidance.
These live, interactive video conferences enable Hancock Health’s medical team to virtually view, discuss, and present complex cases with a team of Mayo Clinic specialists, as well as doctors from other Mayo Clinic Care Network member organizations.
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No. This agreement is not an acquisition or merger. Mayo Clinic Care Network members like Hancock Health remain community-owned, independent health care providers that are dedicated to serving the needs of their communities.
No. When Hancock Health doctors want clinical advice or have questions about complex patient care, they can quickly connect with Mayo Clinic specialists to consult with them.
No. Through this membership, Mayo Clinic’s expertise and knowledge is shared with Hancock Health care providers at no additional cost to the patient.
Hancock Health doctors will request a consultation with Mayo Clinic, if they feel it will benefit their patient’s care. If patients are experiencing anxiety about their condition, and would like a second opinion, they are advised to talk to their doctor about requesting one.
Hancock Health doctors have access to Mayo Clinic’s research, diagnostic and treatment resources so they can provide more patient care locally, reducing their patient’s need to travel outside the region for care. There is no obligation for doctors to refer patients to Mayo Clinic.
No. The interaction is between the medical professionals of Hancock Health and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not see or contact the patient through these services. If your Hancock Health doctor requests an eConsult with a Mayo Clinic specialist on your behalf, the consultation will be noted in your secure medical record.