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The North Rural E-Consult Coalition is a collaborative effort among primary care providers, community organizations, medical groups, and payers. We support the use of electronic consult to increase access to specialty care.
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Please join us for the January NREC Roundtable! | The North Rural E-Consult Coalition gathers participants on a monthly webinar to share e-consult best practices, use cases, communications materials, and important program updates. During this month’s roundtable on January 18 from 12-1 PM, we will share examples of best practices for gastroenterology (GI) e-consults using ConferMed. We encourage participant input and questions. | | | |
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Each month, the NREC highlights a clinic that has prioritized e-consult as part of their practice. We thank El Dorado Community Health Center for their longstanding efforts to promote e-consult in their communities. Join us on January 18 (see above) to hear how clinics like EDCHC have integrated e-consult into its telehealth program. | | | |
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What are your biggest needs for e-consult support? | Anthem Blue Cross, California Health & Wellness and Health Net would like to hear how the NREC 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 NREC is to offer continuing medical education (CME) in e-Consult to support providers. On February 16, 2022 at 6 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
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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 north state. Contact libby.sagara@bluepathhealth.com to join NREC. | | | |
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The E-Consult Workgroup Website and North Rural E-Consult Coalition News are authored and maintained by BluePath Health. | |
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