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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Health Services Research
    • Digital Health

    Background:

    • Virtual consultations, specifically asynchronous eConsults, were implemented in an academic medical center to improve specialist access.
    • Primary care physicians (PCPs) utilize eConsults for specialist advice, aiming to enhance patient care and optimize resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of a virtual consultation program on endocrine consults, patient access, and healthcare utilization.
    • To assess the spectrum and volume of endocrine referrals managed through eConsults.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 158 endocrinology eConsults for clinical focus and referral template use.
    • Measurement of PCP compliance with specialist recommendations.
    • Calculation of endocrine referral volume changes and analysis of wait times pre- and post-eConsult implementation.
    • Chart abstraction to capture downstream healthcare utilization for 113 eConsults.

    Main Results:

    • Endocrinology eConsults constituted a significantly higher proportion of referrals (15-22%) compared to other specialties (7.4%).
    • 76.0% of endocrinologist recommendations were fully implemented, with no increase in overall referral volume.
    • eConsults significantly improved access to endocrine care (OR, 3.6; 95% CI, 2.7-4.9).
    • Downstream healthcare utilization within 6 months of an eConsult was low.

    Conclusions:

    • Asynchronous virtual consultations effectively improved access to endocrine care and referral quality in an academic medical center.
    • Reimbursement and recognition of novel consultation models are crucial for widespread adoption and scalability.