Specialist eConsults
How it works
You see your DPC Plus provider as usual.
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If needed, we submit an eConsult to an appropriate specialist.
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We review the recommendation with you and adjust your treatment plan.
- If you still need an in-person specialist visit, we help coordinate it.
What it helps with
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Medication strategy questions
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Imaging/lab interpretation
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“Do we need a referral?” decision support
- Complex condition management guidance
Key Benefits
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Faster access to expertise without long waits
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Lower cost + less friction by avoiding unnecessary specialist visits
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Better coordination: your PCP stays in the driver’s seat
What’s included
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eConsult submission and specialist recommendation review
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Follow-up plan inside DPC Plus (med changes, labs, monitoring)
What’s not included
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This is not the same as an in-person specialist appointment (though it may help you avoid one).
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Specialty procedures, imaging, surgery, etc. remain outside the DPC membership.
Pricing
DPC Plus members: $50 per eConsult case, billed once per event. This fee covers the entire consult from start to resolution—it is not charged per message, per update, or per interaction.
DPC Complete Care Members: Included at no additional cost.
Employer members (Premier Access): Included at no additional cost.
What counts as one eConsult case?
One clinical question/event submitted for specialist guidance, including any follow-up needed to reach a final recommendation and plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I talk directly to the specialist?
Typically no—this is provider-to-provider guidance, then your DPC Plus provider explains next steps.
Is it secure?
Yes, the platform is built to be HIPAA-compliant and encrypted.
Can this replace a specialist visit?
Often it can answer key questions; if you need a visit, we’ll help coordinate.
