Mayo Clinic Care Network

Why did Mayo Clinic choose Swiss Medical Network?

What resources are available to Swiss Medical Network ?

Our vision

Be at the forefront of medical innovation. Our collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Care Network brings world-class expertise to Swiss Medical Network, ensuring excellence and the highest standards in healthcare.

Our mission

Through our collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Swiss Medical Network strengthens its commitment to cutting-edge medical research and continuous education.
By collaborating with world-renowned experts, we enhance the quality of care for our patients while empowering our doctors with the latest knowledge and technological advancements.

What is the Mayo Clinic Care Network?

The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a select group of independent healthcare providers carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo’s knowledge, expertise, and resources. As part of the network, Swiss Medical Network's 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 the common goal of improving healthcare for our patients.

Why did Mayo Clinic choose Swiss Medical Network to join the network?

Swiss Medical Networks prestigious Clinique de Genolier, Privatklinik Bethanien, Clinica Sant'Anna as well as Swiss Visio Genolier, Swiss Visio Montchoisi, Swiss Visio Zurich and Swiss Visio Bellinzona were selected to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network by demonstrating a commitment to the highest quality, patient-centered care. In addition, Swiss Medical Network 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.

This makes the Clinique de Genolier, Privatklinik Bethanien, Clinica Sant'Anna as well as Swiss Visio Genolier, Swiss Visio Montchoisi, Swiss Visio Zurich and Swiss Visio Bellinzona the first and only members in Western Europe.

Services our patients can benefit from

With the ability to access Mayo Clinic’s research, diagnostic, and treatment resources, Swiss Medical Network doctors will be able treat more of their patients close to home.
Anytime our doctors want to discuss a complex case, a treatment plan or request a second opinion, they can consult directly with Mayo Clinic’s specialists. This way, Swiss Medical Network doctors can combine their understanding of their patient’s unique medical needs with Mayo Clinic’s resources to develop the best treatment plan for them.

What resources are available to Swiss Medical Network 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.

eBoards – Live video conferences to promote educational and informal discussions on the management of complex cases with a Mayo Clinic multidisciplinary panel and other providers within the network.

Mayo Clinic Patient Education – A library that includes patient education materials within AskMayoExpert and a selection of patient education videos online.

Health Care Consulting — A program designed to share Mayo Clinic’s experience and expertise and help us achieve desired levels of operational, financial, and patient care excellence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Mayo Clinic doctors work at Swiss Medical Network?

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

Will Swiss Medical Network doctors continue to treat their patients?

Yes. Swiss Medical Network doctors will continue to treat their patients and oversee their care. They will work with Mayo Clinic’s specialists whenever necessary so that their patients can continue to receive the best care possible close to home.

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

Typically, Swiss Medical Network doctors will request to consult with Mayo Clinic if it will benefit their patient’s care.

Does this mean that patients will automatically be referred to Mayo Clinic if they need more complex care?

Swiss Medical Network 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.

Will Mayo Clinic be contacting Swiss Medical Network patients?

No. The interaction is between the medical professionals of Swiss Medical Network and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not see or contact the patient through these services.

Is Swiss Medical Network being purchased by Mayo Clinic?

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

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