Assessment of an Infectious Disease eConsult Service at a Large Mid-Atlantic Healthcare System

Clinical Infectious Diseases 2026

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Authors: Ava Hunt, Elena Maroto Martin, Blake Gilberto-Bono, Joseph Benigno Ladines-Lim, Anne H. Norris, Christina O’Malley, Bhavana Kunisetty, Sara L. Clemens
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaf736
Cited by: 1
References: 11

Abstract

Access to infectious disease (ID) specialists is limited. We analyzed 515 ID electronic provider-to-provider consultations (eConsults) over a 10-month period, finding high utilization for immunocompromised patients. Most eConsults were billable, averaging $190.65/hour. Referring providers reported high satisfaction. eConsults are one financially viable way to improve access to ID specialty care.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Systems and Technology Antibiotic Use and Resistance Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
82
Issue
6
Pages
968–970
Publication date
4 January 2026
Language
EN