Supporting and Expanding Primary Care
The number of primary care physicians available in our communities is decreasing, even as the need grows. Mercy is looking for solutions outside your traditional doctor’s office. For instance, teams of specialists and advanced practitioners collaborate with your primary care doctor in many ways:
- Disease management specialists monitor how you are doing with your health, and what might need to be changed to keep you well.
- Case managers focus on your individual needs and ensure you are receiving preventive care services between doctor visits.
- Nurse-on-call services help you decide the most appropriate care.
- E-visits allow you to visit with your doctor using an online consult.
Innovation in Action
You exchange information online with your doctor about your diabetes. You receive your test results on your phone with MyMercy. Home-based technology helps you monitor blood pressure, EKGs, blood glucose and medication compliance. All results flow directly into your electronic health record; they are available to anyone on your Mercy care team involved in your ongoing care.
