Specialist (Reviewer) Spotlight
Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Jarod Conley, MD, is one of the Specialists (Reviewers) on the Colorado Medicaid eConsult Platform. He attended a combined, accelerated undergraduate and medical school program at Northeast Ohio Medical University. During this time, he became interested in dermatology and completed his residency at Washington University in St. Louis. He loves the variety of ages he sees, and the mixture of procedures and patient care in dermatology. He also really enjoys getting to know his patients and learning their stories. His practice is focused on medical dermatology, and he is comfortable treating individuals of all ages with various skin conditions. Him and his wife moved to Colorado in 2010 for the outdoors and active lifestyle. In his spare time, he likes to hike, fly fish, and camp.
Dr. Conley shared his views with SNC about the value he finds in participating as a Specialist (Reviewer) on the Colorado Medicaid eConsult Platform:
“Working as a dermatologist on the Colorado Medicaid eConsult platform has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve been able to offer crucial, timely care to patients who would otherwise face significant delays or outright barriers to getting care. It’s fulfilling to know I’m helping bridge the gap for individuals who need access to specialized dermatological care. This platform truly enables specialists to make a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved populations.”
-Dr. Jared Conley, MD
Join us for our final CME Webinar of 2025, focusing on Pulmonology
Hosted by SNC in partnership with ConferMED
Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of Obstructive Lung Disease in Primary Care
Presented by: Dr. Trushil Shah
Board Certified Pulmonologist and ConferMED Specialist Reviewer
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Audience: All Healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge on this clinical topic and receive free CME credits.
What You’ll Learn: In this session we will start with an overview of work-up for suspected obstructive lung disease with emphasis on differentiating Asthma and COPD. Then we will discuss evidence-based treatment strategies for asthma and COPD and identify when to refer these patients to specialists. As a ConferMED Specialist Reviewer, Dr. Shah is experienced in collaborating with front line primary care clinicians to support the delivery of up to date, evidence-based treatments to improve patient outcomes.
- Identify signs, symptoms, distinguishing approaches, and key differences of Asthma and COPD
- Outline evidence-based treatment strategies in Asthma and COPD
- Determine appropriate situations for specialist referral in Asthma and COPD management
Staff Can Now Submit eConsults!
On 9/8/25, the Colorado Medicaid eConsult platform introduced a new Staff User role: Staff Submitter. The Staff Submitter User role can initiate and submit eConsults directly, with the direct guidance from the Referring Provider.
Previously, only Referring Providers could submit the eConsult. By extending submission duties to trained staff, Referring Providers can save time, and align with current practice workflows, while ensuring Medicaid Members get answers without waiting months for a specialist visit.
If your practice has referral coordinators, medical assistants, and/or nursing staff, consider including them in the eConsult process as a Staff Draft Only or Staff Submitter User.
Practices have the option to designate each staff user as either:
- Staff Draft Only – Can initiate eConsults and upload documentation but cannot submit; the Referring Provider reviews and submits the eConsult.
- Staff Submitter – Can initiate eConsults, upload documentation, and submit eConsults directly on behalf of the Referring Provider.
The consultative exchange will remain between the Referring Provider and the Reviewer. The Reviewer’s clinical recommendations are sent to the Referring Provider’s Inbox for patient follow-up and next steps in care.
Action Required
All current staff users are defaulted as Staff Draft Only users.
If your practice wants to change your Staff user permissions or wants to incorporate the Staff in the referral process, please reach out to
coloradosupport@safetynetconnect.com.
Note: All Users must complete Staff Submitter training before this role can be activated
Still Need More Info?
If you want to learn more about the program and how you can participate, register for our Monthly Program Overview Webinar on November 4th from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM MTN.
Check out our updated Colorado Medicaid eConsult Program Informational Site HERE for more information. The Info Site can be a great resource to educate your patients who want to learn more about eConsult. It also provides up-to-date information about the program, available Specialties, and explains how to enroll. Please reach out to Coloradosupport@safetynetconnect.com with any questions.