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The Central Valley E-Consult Coalition is a collaborative effort among primary care providers, community organizations, medical groups, and payers to support use of electronic consult to increase access to specialty care. E-consults are available to Anthem Blue Cross, CalViva and Health Net Medi-Cal managed care and uninsured patients.
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Please join us for the January CVEC Roundtable! |
The Central Valley E-Consult Coalition gathers participants on a monthly webinar to share e-consult best practices, case examples, communications materials, and important program updates. During this month’s roundtable on January 25, 12-1 PT, we will share examples of best practices for gastroenterology (GI) and COVID-19 e-consults using ConferMed. We encourage participant input and questions. Join this Zoom link or call in at (US) +1 253-215-8782.
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This month’s CVEC spotlight is on Omni Family Health for their consistent support of e-consult. We appreciate the attention and commitment Lisa Atkison, Omni Family Health Risk Manager, gives to the CVEC program. | | | |
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What are your biggest needs for e-consult support? | Anthem Blue Cross, CalViva and Health Net would like to hear how the CVEC can best support your organization in using e-consult to improve access to care. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey. Respondent names will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card to be presented at the January 18 roundtable! | | | |
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E-Consult for Behavioral and Mental Health - Free CME! | One benefit of e-Consult is the educational value primary care providers find in participating. A goal of the CVEC is to offer continuing medical education (CME) in e-Consult to support providers. On Wednesday, February 16 at 5:30 PM, we will offer a session on E-Consult for Behavioral and Mental Health, presented by faculty Petra Steinbuchel, MD, UCSF. Dr. Steinbuchel will present case examples of effective e-Consult communications in response to patients’ behavioral and mental health needs. Register here for this free session. | | | |
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Efficacy of E-Consult to Cure Hepatitis C in Primary Care | |
A recent study by UC San Francisco providers outlines a safety net program with a large impact in expanding care to a largely homeless and low-income population. The study demonstrated that over a 31 month program, 242 patients were treated using e-consult who may not have otherwise been treated. Visit econsultworkgroup.com to view the latest e-consult publications and policy updates. | |
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Invite Your Peers to Join Us! | Monthly roundtables are open to all who are interested in increasing access to e-consult across the Central Valley. Contact libby.sagara@bluepathhealth.com to join CVEC. | | | |
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The E-Consult Workgroup Website and Central Valley E-Consult Coalition News are authored and maintained by BluePath Health. | |
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