Pediatric Care Made Easy in Rural Colorado with eConsults
If you live in a rural part of Colorado, it can be hard to get your child in to see a pediatric specialist.
- The nearest clinic might be hours away
- Appointments can take weeks to get
- You may need to miss work or pull your child out of school
If your child is on Colorado Medicaid, there’s a better option: eConsults.
What Is an eConsult?
An eConsult is an online tool that lets your child’s regular doctor ask a specialist for help—without needing to send your child to another clinic.
There’s no need for:
- Extra appointments
- Long car rides
- Waiting months for a specialist visit
Your doctor sends your child’s medical information—like symptoms, test results, or photos—securely online.
Within 1 to 3 days, a pediatric specialist replies with advice and a care plan.
Your doctor shares the results with you, and your child can get started with care—right away.
Why This Helps Rural Families?
Many families in rural Colorado face real challenges:
- No pediatric specialists nearby
- Long travel to big cities
- Delays in diagnosis and treatment
- Time missed from work and school
With eConsults, your child can get help from a specialist—even if you’re far from the nearest children’s hospital.
That’s why eConsult rural access is such a big win for families outside major cities.
Conditions eConsults Can Help With
Your child’s doctor can use a remote pediatric consult for many common health concerns, like:
- Skin rashes, eczema, or infections
- Asthma or breathing problems
- Feeding issues in babies
- Speech or development delays
- Behavior or mood concerns
- Ongoing conditions like diabetes or seizures
Your child stays with the doctor you trust—and they get expert support behind the scenes.
How One Family Got Help Fast
A mom in a small Colorado town worries her 55-year-old’s eczema that is not responding to over-the-counter treatments.
The nearest pediatric specialist is 2+ hours away—and the next appointment isn’t for 6 weeks.
Instead, her local doctor sends an eConsult to a dermatology specialist.
In just 2 days, they get expert feedback with tips and a care plan.
The child starts help right away—no travel, no wait.
Why Medicaid Families Should Use eConsults?
If your child has Colorado Medicaid, eConsults are:
- Free
- Fast
- Private and secure
- Available across many clinics in Colorado
No extra steps for you. Just better care, sooner.
How to Use an eConsult?
You don’t need to sign up or fill out paperwork. Just:
- Visit your child’s doctor
- Share your concerns
- Ask: “Can we use an eConsult?”
- Your doctor sends the case online
- You get answers in a few days
That’s it!
What You Can Do Today?
If your doctor says:
“There’s a long wait.”
“The specialist is far away.”
Ask your doctor: “Can we use an eConsult instead?”
This one question could help your child feel better—faster and easier.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your child’s primary care provider or another qualified healthcare professional with questions about medical conditions or health decisions.