What is the Mayo Clinic Care Network?

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

Is Hendricks being purchased by Mayo Clinic?

No. This agreement is not an acquisition or merger. Mayo Clinic Care Network members like Hendricks remain community-owned, independent health care providers dedicated to serving the needs of their communities.

Will Hendricks doctors continue to treat their patients?

Yes. Hendricks doctors will continue to treat their patients. Hendricks 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.

Will it cost patients more when their doctor consults with Mayo Clinic?

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

Can patients request a consult or second opinion with Mayo Clinic?

Typically Hendricks doctors will request the 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 Hendricks doctor and patient can then discuss the best treatment plan.

What resources are available to Hendricks through the Mayo Clinic Care Network?

Doctors and other care providers can access a range of clinical resources from Mayo Clinic to benefit their patients, their practice and their ongoing professional development:

• AskMayoExpert – An online medical reference tool that offers disease management, care guidelines, treatment recommendations, patient education and reference materials for a wide variety of medical conditions.
• eConsults – Electronic consultations with Mayo Clinic specialists when Hendricks doctors feel additional input will benefit their patient.
• eBoards – Live video conferences that enable Hendricks’ medical team to virtually review and discuss complex cases with a team of Mayo Clinic specialists and doctors from Mayo Clinic Care Network member organizations.
• Health Care Consulting – A program designed to share Mayo’s experience and expertise and help us achieve desired levels of operational, financial and patient care excellence.
• Continuing Medical Education – On-demand and accredited presentations, medical lectures and fully narrated surgical procedures by Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are available to Hendricks doctors to enhance provider education while exploring new trends and developments in the medical field.