Western Healthcare Alliance – WHA, Grand Junction, Colorado

The WHA Laboratory Services Network was originally formed to meet the needs of WHA member hospitals who envisioned the benefits of a Preferred Vendor relationship for reference lab services. Participating members now enjoy discounts on reference lab testing as well as other services provided by their chosen partner, Mayo Medical Laboratories. Members also receive the benefits of additional programs which include outreach marketing assistance, joint test-sharing, and collaborative payer contracting, as well as other programs currently under development.

Consolidated reference lab testing from Mayo Medical Laboratories (MML)

Physician office connectivity

Collaborative outreach activities

Recruitment and retention strategies for laboratory staff

Centralized services

Join test-sharing among WHA lab members

Collaborative payer contracting

Customized on-site consulting services

Consolidated education for laboratory professionals

Payer contracting representation

Continuing education programs

Fee schedule analysis and optimization

Feasibility studies (staffing, equipment and new services)

Improved turnaround times

More competitive pricing

Integrated laboratory system interface

Clinical and technical expertise

Unmatched customer service

High quality laboratory information

Lower costs and improved operational efficiencies

The ability to keep lab business local

Seamless, cost-effective order entry for physician clinics

The ability to retrieve patient reports directly into electronic medical records

If your facility is interested in participating, please contact:

Daryl Bohlender, MT (ASCP)
Vice President, Clinical Network Services