Business View Magazine March 2023

221 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE Today, Lake Region has a medical staff of approximately 120 providers and 1,100 employees, operating two hospitals and 10 clinic locations across its growing service territory. The organization continues to invest in providing the most up-to-date and innovative medical services and technology possible. One of its highlight facilities is a Fergus Falls based medical and radiation oncology center that helps bring those treatment services closer to patients, helping to relieve at least a small part of their stress. “We believe that no one should be forced to drive far for such treatment,” says Lake Region Healthcare CEO Kent Mattson. “Oncology care needs to be close to home because of the impact that (disease) has on a patient and their families.” Lake Region also manages a 64-unit assisted living home in Fergus Falls near its main campus and will continue to invest in services and facilities to support the region’s senior population. One of the system’s most notable recent investments is a $25 million electronic health records program known as Epic, which went live in late 2022. With it, patient records are shared in a safe and efficient way within the Lake region care team and with other providers who require access. The patient also has access to information about their health history, helping to streamline the establishment of personal health plans with their care team. According to Lake Region CFOCamie Patterson, the Epic system’s data is used by the organization to not only provide safe and quality clinical care, but also to effectively efficiently manage care.The system also allows patients and staff ease of access features with safeguards in place to protect sensitive patient information. “It gives patients access to information and means to communicate that they didn’t have before and makes it efficient for records to be sent to specialists when there is a need,” Patterson says. “It is also a great benefit to our employees, as Epic is the leading clinical cand business software solution for an improved workplace experience. In banking and business, relationships matter more than ever. Talk to a Bremer banker or insurance advisor today. Understanding is everything. bremer.com for the future of health Advancing your vision Products and services offered through Bremer Insurance are not insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the depository institution, and are subject to investment risks including possible loss of the principal amount invested. Deposit products offered by Bremer Bank. Member FDIC.