If you’ve ever felt unsure about a medication you’re taking—or if you’ve had to wait weeks to see a specialist about a prescription—you’re not alone. For many Colorado Medicaid members, getting the right medication at the right time can be challenging.
That’s where eConsults come in. With the support of the Colorado Medicaid eConsult platform, your primary care provider can quickly connect with a specialist to get expert guidance on your medications—without requiring a separate appointment.
This means faster answers, safer prescriptions, and better results, all at no cost to you.
What Is an eConsult?
An eConsult is a secure, provider-to-provider message that allows your primary care provider to ask a specialist for input on your care. The specialist responds with recommendations—often in just a few days—and your provider uses that guidance to update your treatment plan.
eConsults are fully covered by Colorado Medicaid. You don’t need to schedule an extra visit, take time off work, or travel to another clinic.
How eConsults Help With Medication Management
Medication-related questions are one of the top reasons providers use eConsults. Here’s how they can help:
1. Reviewing Complex Prescriptions
If you’re taking multiple medications, an eConsult can help ensure they’re safe to take together. A specialist can check for potential drug interactions and suggest safer alternatives if needed.
2. Starting a New Medication
Before starting a new medication for a chronic condition—like high blood pressure, depression, or diabetes—your provider may use an eConsult to confirm the best option for your specific needs.
3. Adjusting Dosages
If your current medication isn’t working well or is causing side effects, your provider can use an eConsult to ask a specialist how to adjust your dose or try another approach.
4. Managing Mental Health Medications
In areas with limited psychiatric services, eConsults help primary care providers get support for managing medications related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.
5. Prescription Refills and Renewals
If a specialist originally prescribed a medication, your provider can use an eConsult to confirm whether it’s safe to continue—without sending you back to the specialist.
Common Conditions Where Medication eConsults Are Used
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Depression and anxiety
- Asthma or COPD
- Chronic pain
- Heart conditions
- ADHD
If you’re managing one of these conditions and have questions about your medications, an eConsult may be a faster, safer solution.
When to Ask Your Provider
You don’t have to wait for a problem to arise. If you have concerns about your prescriptions—or if you’re starting a new treatment—ask your provider:
“Can we use an eConsult to double-check my medication?”
Your provider will know whether it’s appropriate and can handle the entire process on your behalf.
Better Medication Support, Without the Wait
Through Colorado Medicaid, eConsults are helping more patients get the right medication, at the right dose, at the right time. By keeping your care coordinated and specialist-informed, your provider can offer safer, more personalized treatment—without the delays of a traditional referral.