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

Hunt, Ava; Martin, Elena; Gilberto-Bono, Blake; Ladines-Lim, Joseph; Norris, Anne; O'Malley, Christina; Kunisetty, Bhavana; Clemens, Sara · Clin Infect Dis · 2026

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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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.