ROCHESTER, Minn. — Lake Regional Health System and Mayo Clinic Platform announced that the health system in Osage Beach, Missouri, has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare providers carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo's clinical, educational, research and operational knowledge, expertise and resources. 

Lake Regional began collaborating with Mayo Clinic Platform on clinical quality improvement in 2023 and has worked to enhance care delivery standards, particularly focusing on specialty care access and coordination for the unique needs of the Lake of the Ozarks community, including both year-round residents and seasonal visitors.

"This clinical collaboration is a game-changer for our region and a bold step forward in our mission to provide exceptional, world-class care," says Kevin McRoberts, CEO of Lake Regional Health System. "We are proud of Lake Regional's quality journey and the remarkable team we have built. Joining Mayo Clinic Care Network gives our talented physicians unprecedented access to leading-edge resources, including additional clinical expertise and innovative treatments. It means our patients can receive the very best care available — right here at home, surrounded by the people and community who matter most."

Through its proven success in clinical excellence initiatives, Lake Regional has demonstrated its ability to implement and sustain quality improvements across multiple facilities. This foundation enables its healthcare professionals to now integrate Mayo Clinic's advanced clinical expertise with its established regional healthcare leadership, delivering enhanced outcomes for patients throughout the Lake of the Ozarks region.

"This collaboration demonstrates Lake Regional's unwavering commitment to continuous quality improvement, and it positions them perfectly to serve their unique patient population with Mayo Clinic-level expertise," says Mark V. Larson, M.D., medical director, Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Through Lake Regional Health System's membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, its healthcare professionals have access to Mayo Clinic Platform-enabled clinical solutions and services, including:

• AskMayoExpert: A point-of-care tool offering concise clinical information on hundreds of medical conditions, including medical protocols, treatment recommendations and medical references. The database can be used wherever healthcare is provided.
• eConsults: Connections to Mayo Clinic specialists for second opinions on specific patient cases.
• eBoards: Live, scheduled video conferences that enable medical teams at Lake Regional Health System to review and discuss complex cases with a Mayo Clinic multidisciplinary panel and other healthcare professionals in the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
• Healthcare consulting: Access to Mayo Clinic's extensive experience, knowledge and subspecialty expertise to achieve clinical, operational and business goals.

Staff from Lake Regional Health System can use Mayo Clinic educational materials designed for patients. They also can access opportunities for professional development and continuous medical education.

Lake Regional Health System and other Mayo Clinic Care Network members remain independent and join an ecosystem of more than 60 healthcare organizations around the world.

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About Lake Regional Health System
Lake Regional Health System is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents and visitors throughout the mid-Missouri region. The hospital is a Level II Stroke Center, Level II STEMI (heart attack) Center and Level III Trauma Center. Lake Regional also provides a wide range of specialties, including cancer care, heart care, orthopedics and women's health. Plus, Lake Regional operates primary care clinics, Express Care walk-in clinics, rehab therapy clinics, hospice and retail pharmacies. To learn more, visit lakeregional.com.

About Mayo Clinic Platform
Founded on Mayo Clinic's dedication to patient-centered care, Mayo Clinic Platform enables new knowledge, new solutions and new technologies through collaborations with health technology innovators to create a healthier world. To learn more, visit Mayo Clinic Platform at www.mayoclinicplatform.org.

About Mayo Clinic 
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news. 

Media contacts:  

• Kaitlin Haar, Mayo Clinic Communications, newsbureau@mayo.edu
• Jennifer Bethurem, VP of Public Affairs, Lake Regional Health System, jbethurem@lakeregional.com

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