When it comes to managing complex health needs, time matters—especially for Medicaid patients who often face long waits to see a specialist. But doctors like Dr. Hai Bui from Lakewood Medical Center are turning to a powerful tool that’s changing the game: the Colorado Medicaid eConsult platform.
“The Colorado Medicaid eConsult platform has been an enormous benefit to our practice! In my experience, many Medicaid patients have to wait several months to see a specialist, but with eConsult, we are able to get started with workup and intervention for the patient during their wait period, which improves the quality of patient care.”
— Dr. Hai Bui, MD, Lakewood Medical Center
A New Way to Connect Patients with Specialists
The Colorado Medicaid eConsult system allows primary care providers to connect with specialists online, without needing to send the patient to a separate appointment right away. For specialties like Neurology, Rheumatology, Otolaryngology, and Urology, eConsults mean doctors can get expert guidance while the patient is still in their care.
This reduces delays, avoids unnecessary referrals, and starts treatment faster—all at no cost to the patient under Colorado Medicaid.
What This Means for Patients
If you’re a Colorado Medicaid patient, you may not even realize your doctor is using eConsult. That’s the beauty of it—it’s seamless, secure, and behind the scenes. But the results are life-changing:
- You don’t have to wait months just to get a plan started.
- You avoid taking extra time off work or arranging childcare.
- You begin receiving informed care, guided by a specialist, sooner.
What This Means for Providers
For primary care doctors, eConsults allow for:
- Faster clinical decision-making
- Improved care coordination
- Better outcomes without overwhelming the referral system
As Dr. Bui notes, “We are able to get started with workup and intervention during the wait period.” That’s a win for patient care—and a powerful reason to start using the platform.
Takeaway
If you’re a Medicaid patient in Colorado, ask your primary care doctor if they use eConsult. And if you’re a provider, consider how much more you could do for your patients with specialist input just a few clicks away.
Let’s close the gap between need and access—one eConsult at a time.