What is an eConsult?
An eConsult is a way for your provider to ask a specialist for help by sending them your medical information online. The specialist reviews your case and gives advice, so you may not need to visit another doctor in person. This helps you get answers and care faster, using a safe and secure system called the Colorado Medicaid eConsult platform.
A New Way to Get the Care You Need.
Fast, Secure, and Free with Medicaid eConsults.
Need a specialist but stuck waiting months?
Your doctor can request advice from a specialist.
Using eConsult, your doctor sends a secure message.
They respond within days. No extra appointment needed.
Better Care.
No Waiting. No Cost.
Welcome to the Colorado Medicaid eConsult Program
If you have Health First Colorado -Colorado’s Medicaid Program, you can ask your primary care provider about an eConsult—a free service that lets your doctor get advice from a specialist without you needing a separate appointment. This program helps more people across Colorado get the care they need, faster, especially in areas with fewer specialists.
Benefits to the Patients
- More immediate start of treatment
- More consistent access to a full spectrum of Specialists
- Reduce the inconvenience of taking time off of work or having to travel long distances
Medicaid patients can get specialist care through secure online eConsults. Available at no cost. Just ask your doctor.
“I am always so blown away by how my eConsult experiences turn out. I receive quick responses–much quicker than other types of consults. I receive thorough responses, addressing all my concerns, and more. This particular Endocrine consult helped tremendously. Thank you so very much!”
Sandra Ziegler, NP at Gorman Medical
“It is very nice to be able to have a specialist look over information that is concerning. This is much easier than letting the patient wait to get information or wait to be seen. This makes primary care more comprehensive and gives providers a piece of mind.”
Shannon Fisher, FNP-C at Fountain Valley Health Care
“Rolling out the eConsult Platform has been transformational for our providers! The responses from specialists are both comprehensive and timely, which makes the service a crucial part of helping our primary care providers expand their scope of care. For our newer providers in particular, this service supports clinical decision making and reduces the need for face-to-face referrals. The eConsult Platform has also expedited recommended specialty care for patients since they don’t need to wait weeks for an in-person appointment. All in all, this program is an invaluable resource for both our teams and patients!”
Dr. Lisa Winkler, VP of Medical Services at Clinica Family Health
“As a rural provider, the Colorado Medicaid eConsult Platform has been invaluable. It keeps care patient-centered, efficient, and cost-effective while strengthening the trusted relationship between primary care providers and their patients.”
Dr. Drake Sisneros, MD at Valley-Wide Buena Vista
“Submitting an eConsult anytime we need specialty advice is a best practice and supports our mission by removing barriers our patients have accessing specialty care. Avoiding referral delays is also patient centered. This is one of the best ways to advocate for your patients.”
Dr. Joel Tanaka, Chief Medical Officer at Peak Vista
“The Colorado Medicaid eConsult platform has been an enormous benefit to our practice! In my experience, many Medicaid patients have to wait several months to see a specialist, but with eConsult, we are able to get started with workup and intervention for the patient during their wait period, which improves the quality of patient care.”
Dr. Hai Bui, MD from Lakewood Medical Center
“This is amazing! I appreciate the expert advice and recommendations. My patients are better served because of this service and the expert advice from other disciplines.”
Jennie Barker, FNP from Gorman Medical
“I have used the pulmonologist consult the most and being able to help my asthmatic patients has been amazing. I have been able to get them on a better medication regimen and they are not having to use their rescue inhaler as often or very minimally.”
Patricia Donegan, FNP-C from Castillo Primary Care
“eConsult resulted in my patient receiving specialist advice much more quickly than they would have using a traditional referral for a face-to-face visit. They would have had to travel miles and miles, taking time off work for an extra appointment. Instead, they now have a local follow-up primary care visit where they are used to being seen.”
Christie Foster, PA-C from Iron Horse Pediatrics
Adult Specialties
- Addiction Medicine
- Allergy/Immunology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Hematology/Oncology
- Hepatology
- Infectious Disease
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- OB/GYN *
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Pain Medicine
- Physical Medicine/Rehab
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Urology
* Adult and Adolescent aged 14 and up
Pediatric Specialties
- Allergy/Immunology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology/Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology/ENT
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Urology
About Us
Safety Net Connect (SNC), a leading provider of advanced virtual care solutions, was selected by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) to create their cutting-edge eConsult platform for a statewide Medicaid implementation. SNC is working directly with PCMP practice sites, specialists, and providers to coordinate participation activities for the Colorado Medicaid eConsult Platform. By deploying a statewide eConsult solution, Colorado is taking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare equity and improving access for Members.