Case Study: Project ECHO Expands Access to Specialty Care for Rural Patients

Authors

Martha Hostetter, Project ECHO is based at the Health Sciences Center at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

Summary: An innovative project in New Mexico uses telemedicine, case-based learning, and disease management techniques to expand access to care for patients with hepatitis C and other chronic, complex conditions. Specialty providers based at the University of New Mexico help guide rural community providers in applying best practices to manage care. The community providers build their knowledge of particular conditions and serve as expert consultants in their regions.

Recommended Citation

Hostetter M. Case Study: Project ECHO expands access to specialty care for rural patients. The Commonwealth Fund. 2009: Available at: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletters/qualitymatters/2009/november-december-2009.