Milbank Foundation-supported literature review of successful e-consult programs. https://www.milbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/eConsults_Milbank_Report_v4.pdf
Ohio State University shares how e-consult was fast-tracked to support care during the pandemic. https://publichealth.jmir.org/2020/2/e19045/
At the outset of the pandemic, telehealth went from under 5% of visits to almost 93%, maintaining high patient satisfaction. https://publichealth.jmir.org/2020/2/e19045/
UCSF assessment of patient acceptance of e-consult in academic medical centers across the US. https://www.annfammed.org/content/18/1/35.full
Successful e-consult implementations leverage primary care and specialty care clinician relationships and integrate EHR and e-consult platforms. https://www.ajmc.com/view/econsult-implementation-success-lessons-from-5-countybased-delivery-systems
E-Consult supports women struggling with maternal mental health needs. Access PDF article here:
E-consult fosters stronger relationships between primary care providers and specialists providing teaching in multiple areas of practice. https://journals.stfm.org/familymedicine/2019/july-august/liddy-2018-0484/
Lessons learned include anticipating challenges with PCP expectations, workflow changes, and health IT adoption challenges. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2678459
E-consult implementers should consider educational benefits, specialty provider selection, platform and workflow design. https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2017/01000/Unique_Educational_Opportunities_for_PCPs_and.19.aspx