22-331m Direct and Easy Access to Specialty Care

Date: 04/19/22

A no-cost resource to support Medi-Cal members without a face-to-face visit

Primary care physicians (PCPs) can quickly connect with clinical experts from 30+ adult and pediatric specialists. With an eConsult (electronic consultation), PCPs can send questions, clinical information and supplementary tests/lab works to a specialist through secure digital dialogues. eConsults support PCPs with medical decision-making guidance to initiate patient care immediately.

There is no cost to use eConsults

eConsults are HIPAA-compliant electronic interactions and easy to implement. Benefits of eConsults include:

• Enhances timely access to specialty care. PCPs receive consult notes from specialists within two business days.
• Strengthens PCP-patient relationship.
• Reduces unnecessary specialty care visits and duplicate tests.
• Provides direct access to board certified and California-licensed experts from 30+ adult and pediatric specialties.

Resources

For details about how eConsult works, a list of specialties and how you can implement eConsult, refer to the No-Cost, Direct and Easy Access to Specialty Care Expertise flyer located on the California Health & Wellness website > Provider Resources > Provider Education, Training and Other Materials.

Additional information

If you would like to learn more about how eConsult works or would like to have a presentation for your practice, contact Lilly Clements.