Stroke AHA/ASA Guidelines Primary Prevention of Stroke: 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke, a resource for clinicians on various prevention strategies for individuals with no history of stroke. For a synopsis of the key points, read AHA's Top Things to Know. The update replaces the 2014 “Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke. Early Management: Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: 2019 Update to the 2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart

Radiation Therapy At the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City, we use the most recent advances in radiation therapy equipment and techniques to deliver quality patient care. We provide the following services: Brachytherapy Both permanent (seed implants) and temporary (high dose rate-HDR) are available. Internal radiation therapy uses radioactive sources to treat gynecological, prostate, and other cancers. This treatment is by itself or in combination with External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT). CT Simulation This is the first step in the radiation process. It allows the radiation

Easy Ways to Pay Your Hospital or Clinic Bill At Munson Healthcare, we offer you a variety of convenient ways to pay your bill. Here For You Not every patient is able to pay due to financial challenges. Let us help you set up a payment plan, see if you qualify for financial assistance, and learn more about out-of-pocket costs for an upcoming procedure. Financial Assistance No Surprise Billing Our Billing Practices Price Transparency Pay Your Bill Online Pay Your Hospital or Medical Equipment Bill Pay Your Bill for Office, Clinic, or Urgent Care Pay Your Hospital Bill Online Have you recently

Easy Ways to Pay Your Hospital or Clinic Bill At Munson Healthcare, we offer you a variety of convenient ways to pay your bill. Here For You Not every patient is able to pay due to financial challenges. Let us help you set up a payment plan, see if you qualify for financial assistance, and learn more about out-of-pocket costs for an upcoming procedure. Financial Assistance No Surprise Billing Our Billing Practices Price Transparency Pay Your Bill Online Pay Your Hospital or Medical Equipment Bill Pay Your Bill for Office, Clinic, or Urgent Care Pay Your Hospital Bill Online Have you recently

Mammography The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), and Grand Traverse Radiologists PC currently recommend annual 3D screening mammography beginning at age 40 for women at average risk. Advanced 3D mammography is available at all Munson Healthcare screening locations. Please ask your practice manager to set 3D as the default orderable for mammography in your office’s EHR. Educational Resources Continuing Medical Education (CME) American College of Radiology | Mammography CME Toolkit Clinical Journal Articles JAMA | Collaborative Modeling to Compare Different

21st Century Cures Act Resource Center General Information The 21st Century Cures Act is a federal mandate which promotes the provision of electronic patient data as efficiently as possible. The goal of the Cures Act is to ensure patients and others receive information faster and more efficiently. It prohibits interfering with access, exchange, or use of health information unless an exception applies. Certain data elements of a patient’s medical record are required to be made available for electronic transfer. A full list of those data elements can be found here: US Core Data for

Sepsis Sepsis is the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals. The risk of mortality increases almost 8% for every hour that care is delayed. 80% of sepsis deaths could have been avoided with more rapid recognition and treatment. Educational Resources Continuing Medical Education (CME) Munson Healthcare | Munson Sepsis Initiative Update: The New Surviving Sepsis Guidelines End Sepsis Forum | National Forum on Sepsis | Sept. 12, 2024 (available for viewing after the event) Medscape | Pneumonia and Sepsis in Critical Care: Navigating a Complex Patient Diagnostic Workup MD Anderson | World Sepsis