Project ECHO: replicating a novel model to enhance access to hepatitis C care in a community health center

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2013 May;24(2):850-8. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2013.0093.

Abstract

Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (Project ECHOTM) is an innovative telemedicine program that improves patient care by developing and supporting the competence of primary care providers. The Community Health Center, Inc. replicated this model to address significant access issues and improve hepatitis C management and treatment for its patients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Community Health Centers / organization & administration*
  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration*
  • Hepatitis C / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Insurance, Health
  • Male
  • Medicine / organization & administration
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient-Centered Care / organization & administration*
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration
  • Telemedicine / organization & administration*