NOTICE JANUARY 25th 2025

MUNSON HEALTHCARE’S LABORATORY COMPENDIUM UPDATE

Why and what is changing to Munson Healthcare’s laboratory compendium?

As part of Munson Healthcare One Patient Record implementation, Munson Healthcare’s Laboratories will be updating the laboratory compendium.  The updated laboratory compendium will contain new test codes/names for order and result.  In addition, the new compendium offers a more complete referral test menu improving connectivity for electronic order interface clients.

Where can I access the new laboratory compendium and how can I update my EHR?

Click here to access:  Munson Laboratory Compendium

Munson Healthcare’s Laboratory Compendium is available at www.munsonhealthcare.org/labcompendium/ in Work, Excel and PDF format.  Please work with your EHR vendor to update your system prior to go-live on January 25^th 2025.

When is the change occurring and what impact will it have on previous orders or non-updated orders?

Changes for Munson Healthcare Laboratories will occur on January 25^th 2025.  For electronic order interface clients, orders placed prior to January 25^th 2025 or orders placed after January 25^th 2025 that are not reflective of the new compendium will be returned as unsolicited results to their EHR. 

How can providers/offices assist with Laboratory continuum of care for patients during this transition?

We recommend giving patients a copy of their laboratory requisition(s) during this transition.  In addition, we encourage scheduled appointments to reduce wait times and allow time to review orders prior to service.  Appointments can be scheduled on line at  Outpatient Laboratory Self-Scheduling or by calling 231-392-7891.

Who can I contact for questions/concerns?

Please contact either Dr Jim Whelan at jwhelan@mhc.net, Medical Director, Munson Clinically Integrated Network and Northern Michigan Care Partners, or Munson’s Physician Liaisons at physicianliaison@mhc.net.