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The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a select group of independent health care providers carefully vetted and granted special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. Through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Johnson Memorial Health doctors can quickly access Mayo Clinic’s latest research, diagnostic and treatment resources whenever they feel it will benefit their patients. Additionally, collaboration with Mayo Clinic will help Johnson Memorial Health achieve its goal to improve the delivery of health care.

Johnson Memorial Health was selected to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network by demonstrating a commitment to the highest quality, patient-centered care. Additionally, Johnson Memorial Health passed Mayo Clinic’s comprehensive evaluation process that included an in-depth review of its organization, its clinical and business practices, and its quality, safety and service efforts.

No. When Johnson Memorial Health doctors want clinical advice or have questions about complex patient care, they can quickly connect with Mayo Clinic specialists to consult with them.

Yes. Johnson Memorial Health doctors will continue to treat their patients. Johnson Memorial Health doctors now have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge and expertise and can consult with Mayo Clinic's team of specialists when they feel additional input will benefit their patient.

No. Through this membership, Mayo Clinic’s expertise and knowledge is shared with Johnson Memorial Health care providers at no additional cost to the patient.

Typically Johnson Memorial Health doctors will request a consult with Mayo Clinic if 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. It can be done easily — at no additional cost — and without travel to another location. The doctor and patient can then discuss the best treatment plan.

Johnson Memorial Health doctors have access to Mayo Clinic’s research, diagnostic and treatment resources so they can provide more patient care locally, reducing the 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 Johnson Memorial Health and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not see or contact the patient through these services. If your Johnson Memorial Health doctor requests an eConsult with a Mayo Clinic specialist on your behalf, the consultation will be noted in your secure medical record.