Showing 21-30 of 47
Content
For Review - Patient Portal Landing Page
Sign in to your MyHealthInfo portal Ready to connect to your patient portal? Choose from one of the options below. Click here if you’re not sure what to do next and need assistance. You can enroll by phone or in person too. Learn more in the FAQ section below. Get the MyHealthInfo app For even faster access to your patient portal, download the MyHealthInfo app – HealtheLife – on your smartphone! Click one of the options to get started. Have a question for us? For technical questions or help logging into your MyHealthInfo patient portal, call 877-621-8014. If you’re logged into your portal and
Content
PAMA Resource Center
PAMA Resource Center PAMA Resource Center On January 1, 2020, CMS implemented a new mandate – section 218 of Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) – that changed the prior authorization process for ordering certain advanced diagnostic imaging studies. The education and testing period for PAMA has now been extended until January 1, 2023. When ordering an advanced diagnostic imaging service for a Medicare beneficiary, a provider is now required to consult a qualified Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM). CDSMs are electronic portals through which appropriate use criteria (AUC) is
Blog
How to Choose a Primary Care Provider
Choosing a primary care provider is important, and not just when you’re sick. Even those in good overall health need a local family doctor who can help them stay that way. Your primary care provider or family doctor can help maintain your health history, detect allergies, track vital signs, analyze lab results, and help you feel your best through all stages of life. She or he will look after your ongoing health and overall well-being by addressing acute conditions, managing chronic illnesses like long COVID and diabetes, and preventing future conditions that might put your health in jeopardy
News
Week in Review 4/5/21
MHC COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Updated MHC’s Treatment Considerations in Adults and Children with Laboratory Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has updated the Tocilizumab criteria for use. COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines MHC Moves to Pandemic Level Orange Due to higher COVID positivity rates, an increase in COVID-19 hospitalization rates throughout MHC hospitals, and the presence of new COVID-19 variants in MI, MHC moved to Pandemic Level Orange effective 4.8.21. Communicating With Loved Ones During the COVID-19 Surge Although MHC’s tighter visitation restrictions have been frustrating for
News
Week in Review 10/4/21
Vaccination Clinics, COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters, and Exemptions COVID-19 1 st dose and booster vaccination clinics (Pfizer) An optional Pfizer booster is available for those who have received their 2 nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine >6 months ago. At this time, there is no clinical indication or CDC approval for a booster for either the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccines. If you are medically or religiously unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and need to request a medical or non-medical exemption, you must submit the proper form and any supporting documentation by November 15, 2021
Content
Meaningful Use Webinars
Upcoming Webinars Date TBD | noon - 1 pm | MACRA/MIPS/Advanced Care Info More details coming soon... Past Webinars (click on links for video and related documents) June 3, 2014 | Stage I Changes for 2014 and New CMS Proposed Changes for 2014 June 24, 2014 | Obtaining the CHPL Number July 15, 2014 | Summary of Care (SOC) July 29, 2014 | Quality Measures Aug. 5, 2014 | Medication Reconciliation Aug. 19, 2014 | Patient Portal Sept. 10, 2014 | Audits Sept. 24, 2014 | How to Complete CCDA Test Oct. 2, 2014 | New 2014 Requirements (CERH) Dec. 3, 2014 | Syndromic Surveillance May 20, 2015 |
Content
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Munson Healthcare has launched new Diabetic Ketoacidosis protocols — Adult and Pediatrics — to guide the treatment of Emergency Department patients and inpatients with diabetic ketoacidosis utilizing a two-bag infusion method and electrolyte replacement protocol. Adult DKA Read details on the DKA treatment protocol for ages 18 or older. Educational Resources PowerPlan ( 2-page print-and-post flyer) Reference Text On-Demand CME | Diabetic Ketoacidosis: 2 Bags are Better than 1; Courtney Van Houzen, PharmD; MMC Pharmacy Resident (recorded webinar) Pediatric DKA Read details
News
High-Sensitivity Troponin Lab Test to be Implemented in April 2022
Munson Healthcare will be transitioning to a state-of-the-art high-sensitivity troponin assay in April 2022. The high-sensitivity troponin (hs-TnI) assay will replace our current troponin lab series beginning April 12, 2022. Chest pain is one of the most frequent reasons patients present to the Emergency Department. The evaluation often involves a significant length of time after which 80-90% of cases are ultimately found not to have a myocardial infarction (MI). The development of hs-TnI testing has allowed creation of accelerated diagnostic protocols to evaluate patients with chest pain
News
MHC Partners with LabCorp for Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Option
In an effort to increase community access to COVID-19 testing, MHC has partnered with LabCorp and will be offering PCR COVID-19 testing services at Foster Family Community Health Center (FFCHC) Library starting Oct. 21. “This is a convenient option for someone who is asymptomatic, but may need a test for travel, sports, or work,” said Casey Kandow, System VP of Ancillary Services. “With this option, an asymptomatic individual wouldn’t need to step inside a clinic, where many of our symptomatic patients are going, to get tested.” Who: Individuals who do not have COVID-19 symptoms (this is not