What Specialties are Available for Digital Medical Consultations?
Eric Urquiza
Sr. Vice President of Operations & Client Experience
Eric Urquiza, Sr. Vice President of Operations & Client Experience, has close to 20 years of experience driving transformational healthcare IT programs, advancing patient care, improving access and outcomes for patients through technological solutions. He has been successful in leading many strategic client relationships and increasing provider adoption of telehealth solutions, ultimately leading to strong efficacy for underserved populations throughout the country. Eric holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Redlands.
Eric lives in Southern California with his wife and two children, both currently studying in college.
Digital Medical Consultations Improve Access to Care in Correctional Settings
While most people don’t consider the complexity of coordinating medical care for corrections, access to advice from a specialist is both complex and important for detainees. Online physician consultation using eConsults is one-way the justice-involved population receives timely and appropriate care. eConsults allow onsite providers – physicians, advanced practitioners and nurses – to request expert advice from specialists to diagnose and treat patients.
Why the Justice-involved Population Presents Unique Challenges to Care Providers?
Like in the community care setting, correctional facilities offer eConsults to reduce travel, lower costs, and avoid escalating symptoms. However, the population being served differs from the community care setting in many ways:
- Detainees are often only in the facility for a short period.
- Security and transportation are often difficult to arrange.
- Access to specialists is limited by location.
- Equipment and supplies to diagnose and treat patients are not located on-premises.