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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 Health and Health Net Medi-Cal managed care and uninsured patients. | | |
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Honoring Women's History Month 2022 | |
In March, the Central Valley E-Consult Coalition (CVEC) is honoring Women’s History Month with a focus on telehealth to improve access to women’s health care. Recent studies demonstrate the efficacy of e-consult and telehealth to address women’s health needs. The article, Women’s Health and the Era After COVID-19, shares examples of how women’s health delivery and medical education were supported through telehealth throughout the pandemic. | | | |
In the post-COVID era, telehealth can continue to serve patients, “particularly those already experiencing structural, societal, economic and health inequities.” The article also states that “Equitable reimbursement and coverage are necessary to scale-up ob-gyn’s telehealth use for essential health services, such as prenatal and postpartum physical and mental health services.”
Join us for an Education Session on E-Consult for Women’s Health Our March Central Valley E-Consult Coalition meeting will feature e-consult best practices and case examples in response to women’s health questions and needs. All interested stakeholders are welcome to join us for this session.
March CVEC Meeting - E-Consult for Women’s Health March 25 12-1 PT | |
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Announcing Valley Children's E-Consult for Pediatrics
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The CVEC is pleased to announce that Valley Children’s Hospital is participating in e-consult to improve access to specialty care for Central Valley pediatric patients. We applaud that Valley Children's Hospital (VCH) in leading the way as the first hospital in the Central Valley to engage its specialists in our program, responding to e-consults for cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, and neurology. | | | |
Dr. John Kinnison, VCH Medical Director and Hospitalist, shared, "The Central Valley is facing a specialist shortage. E-consult allows our specialists to provide more expeditious access to care to pediatric patients, while preventing parents and their children from having to travel and take time off work and school for visits that may not be necessary." | |
Steve Cade Director of Valley Children’s Hospital and ChildNet (PMO) stated “Valley Children’s is pleased to be able to offer e-Consults from pediatric specialty physicians based right here in the Central Valley." Mr. Cade also emphasized, “Providing an efficient way for children to receive the care they need from their primary care physician, who in turn has access to pediatric specialist support is a real advantage to families.” | | | |
Free CME on E-Consult Best Practices for Pediatric Cases
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The Central Valley E-Consult Coalition gathers participants on monthly webinars to share e-consult best practices, use cases, communications materials, and important program updates. In addition, the CVEC seeks to support primary care teams through continuing medical education (CME) in e-consult. April 22 12-1 pm PT , we will offer a session on Best Practices in E-Consult for Pediatric Cases open to all interested stakeholders. Eligible attendees who register can receive CME for this session. Valley Children’s and ConferMed clinicians will share examples of how providers are utilizing e-consult to optimize specialty care for pediatric patients. | |
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Seeking E-Consult Patient Stories | |
What: We are collecting patient and provider stories that show successful use cases of e-consult. Participants whose stories are featured can receive a $100 gift card. Why: Storytelling helps stakeholders conceptualize the benefits and importance of using e-consults to improve patient care. Types of stories: We welcome all stories with a particular interest in using e-consult to expedite access to specialty advice, reach BIPOC and rural communities. Please do not include patients' protected health information (PHI). | |
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Invite Your Peers to Join Us! | |
All interested stakeholders are welcome to join the CVEC. To receive our newsletter and learn of upcoming events, please contact libby.sagara@bluepathhealth.com. | |
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Visit econsultworkgroup.com for recent publications, policy updates, event information, and educational materials. We welcome your stories and best practices for use of e-consult at econsultworkgroup@bluepathhealth.com. | | | |
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The E-Consult Workgroup Website and News are authored and maintained by BluePath Health. | |
