REFER A PATIENT TO A NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSICIAN
Refer a Patient Using FAST
Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute provides a streamlined experience for referring physicians and their patients. From your first call, our team is here to guide your patient’s journey at every step using a program called FAST, or Facilitating Access and Scheduling Throughput.
Within 24 hours of your first call to Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, a virtual intake visit is scheduled with a nurse coordinator. They will be the patient’s point of contact and guide them through scheduling, testing, the clinic, and any necessary procedures. The nurse coordinator connects with advanced practice providers, physicians and new patient coordinators to draft a clearly defined workflow.
By providing this clinical touchpoint, the FAST program streamlines the patient experience process by:
- Optimizing clinic visits
- Avoiding unnecessary testing
- Ensuring timely and appropriate operations
Our goal is ensuring that the right patient undergoes the right testing, at the right time and with the right intervention as clinically needed.
To refer a patient or to learn more about Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, call 312.695.FAST (312.695.3278) or click 'REFER TO US' below to fill out our referral form and a nurse navigator will respond within 24 hours.
*Northwestern Memorial Hospital ranked No. 7 in the U.S. for Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, 2024–25.
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