eConsults Support Appropriate GLP-1 Prescribing and Weight Management in Primary Care
In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 receptor agonists, have emerged as a revolutionary treatment for both type…
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Case Study | eConsults Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), characterized by damage to the kidneys over a period of three months or more, affects approximately 37 million Americans. Today, 1 in 3 adults are at risk of developing CKD. The disease progresses through five stages, but often symptoms do not appear until CKD has advanced to dangerous phases. Left untreated, […]
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eConsults Improve Healthcare Access for People with Disabilities
More than one in four adult Americans has a disability, encompassing cognitive, mobility, hearing, vision, independent living, or self-care challenges.…
Enhance eConsult Submissions with Clinical Photo & Video Attachments
Submitting photos or videos with an eConsult can help the specialist to provide detailed, actionable insights, and reduce ambiguity in…
Support Menopause Treatment Plans with eConsults
Navigating menopause can be challenging for both patients and primary care providers. Specialized guidance is essential, as symptoms vary widely…
eConsults Improve Access at Community Health Centers
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are a fundamental pillar of the American healthcare system, but some CHC patients face limited access…
Join us at the National PACE Association Conference
From October 13-16, join RubiconMD for sun, sand, and senior health discussions in San Diego at the National PACE Association…
The Benefits of eConsults: Literature Review
Electronic consults, or “eConsults” are asynchronous communications that empower primary care physicians with expert guidance and a present a platform…
eConsults Solve Senior Access Challenges
Life with multiple chronic conditions is on the rise, particularly for senior patients on Medicare or Medicaid. As healthcare needs…
Reducing Healthcare Costs Through eConsults and Assessing Your ROI
Over the past decade, eConsults between primary care providers and specialists have proven to enhance care quality and access. Equally…
RubiconMD Promoting Health Equity at NACHC CHI & ACCP 2024
From late Summer to Fall 2024, RubiconMD is excited to attend two upcoming events centered on the unique needs of…
Case Study | eConsults for Medication Review and Reconciliation in Primary Care
According to a study published in JAMA, nearly 60% of Americans take prescription drugs and 36% of adults aged 18…
Check Out the Top 10 Uses for eConsults in Primary Care
eConsults in primary care are revolutionizing the way we approach patient care by bridging the gap between primary and specialty…
Laolu Fayanju, MD Named Top 50 Value-Based Care Thinker of 2024
RubiconMD Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Laolu Fayanju, MD, has been named to Pearl Health’s Top 50 Value-Based Care Thinkers of…
eConsults for Lab Results Interpretation and Imaging Review
As of 2023, many chronic illnesses reached unprecedented levels, including diabetes, arthritis, thyroid disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Primary care teams…
eConsults are Essential for Patient-Centered Care: An Interview with Laolu Fayanju, MD
Laolu Fayanju, MD, MSc brings more than 10 years of clinical and healthcare leadership to his role as Chief Medical…
Correctional Health Today: RubiconMD Sponsors NCCHC Event
Join us April 28-30, 2024 at the Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care, hosted by the National Commission on Correctional…
Using Lactation Medicine eConsults to Improve Breastfeeding Success
RubiconMD eConsults connect primary care clinicians and lactation medicine specialists to support the health and well-being of both mothers and…
The Case for Pre-Referral eConsults
In the ever-evolving landscape of primary care, the integration of technology has been pivotal in enhancing patient care and improving…
Case Study | Impacting Cardiometabolic Outcomes With Virtual Specialty Care
Use cases show how PCP-to-virtual specialist collaboration helps diagnose and treat patients with the spectrum of cardiometabolic disorders (CMD).
Best Practices for Choosing the Right eConsult Platform
Use this checklist when assessing and selecting the right eConsult platform for your organization.
ACA 2024 Winter Event: A Smart Start to the New Year
RubiconMD proudly sponsors the ACA 2024 Winter Event in DC and promotes virtual specialty care to the correctional healthcare community.
Tackling the SUD Surge at Going Digital BHT 2023
Learn about the latest innovative strategies for combating Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in primary care.
Hey specialists, boost your impact and your earnings.
Explore the benefits of joining the top-rated Specialist Network supporting over 8,000 PCPs nationwide.
HLTH Revisited: 3 Lessons for Primary Care
RubiconMD CMO Laolu Fayajnu, MD reflects on 3 lessons learned at HLTH 2023 about the future of chronic condition management.
National PACE Association Fall 2023 Conference Takeaways
Explore how eConsults are transforming the way PACE clinicians engage with specialists, ensuring better care for participants.
General Management of Depressive Disorders in Primary Care
Clarify the diagnosis of depression and rule out other psychiatric and medical conditions with similar presentations.
Strategies for Tackling the Substance Use Disorder Surge in Primary Care
RubiconMD Collaborative Care Medical Director, Ludwing Salamanca, MD, PhD will dive into SUD virtual care treatment strategies.
The Diabetes Money Pit at HLTH
RubiconMD CMO Laolu Fayajnu, MD is a panelist for the Diabetes Money Pit at HLTH 2023 discussing diabetes management strategies.
Supporting Hispanic patients through virtual specialists
RubiconMD's virtual specialists support primary care teams with expertise on Hispanic patients' unique care needs.
Case Study | Improving Senior Healthcare Quality with eConsults
Recent patient case studies demonstrate how virtual specialty care compassionately elevates outcomes for seniors.
NCCHC Fall Conference: Navigating Correctional Healthcare with eConsults
RubiconMD sponsors NCCHC’s Fall Conference from September 30 to October 3 in Las Vegas.
Case Study | Proactively diagnose and treat dermatologic conditions with eConsults
This case study explores how dermatologic eConsults are most effectively used in primary care and explores top use cases.
Join RubiconMD at the NPA Fall Conference
RubiconMD will be in Miami Beach, FL at the National PACE Association Annual Fall Conference on September 18 - 21.
3 keys to bridging gaps between primary and specialty care for better outcomes
Effective collaboration and communication between primary care and specialty care clinicians are crucial for providing high-quality care.
Driving Compassionate Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients with Virtual Insights
More than 11 million LGBTQIA+ individuals today face significant healthcare access issues due, coexisting chronic conditions, stigmatization, prejudice, and socioeconomic…
Closing Health Disparities for Black Americans in Primary Care
RubiconMD gives voice to those living in communities where access to high-quality healthcare is scarce. For Black people in ‘healthcare…
Enhancing Senior Well-being: Integrating Behavioral Health in PACE Care
As our population ages, the need for high-quality, comprehensive healthcare for seniors has never been more important.
Senior Substance Use Disorder & Treatment Support with eConsults
As America grapples with a substance abuse crisis, one population that is often overlooked is seniors.
Healthcare beyond borders: how one dermatologist is improving the lives of indigenous communities
Meet RubiconMD Dermatologist Dr. Anna Chacon, whose inspiring work is bringing care to indigenous communities.
Management of anxiety disorders in primary care
Many patients mislabel other symptoms as anxiety. It's key to rule out other conditions that can present similarly.
White Paper | Improved Diabetes Management with Virtual Endocrinology Support
With primary care at the center of diabetes management, integrating virtual specialty insights into your practice will optimize patient outcomes…
Hope Found: Enhancing Primary Care Mental Health
The US is amidst an unprecedented mental health crisis that is impacting patients of all ages, as well as PCPs.
Addressing the Unique Health Challenges of Asian American Seniors
Read about the challenges Asian American senior patients face and explore how primary care can better support them.
How we self care; spotlight on RubiconMD clinicians
Healthcare clinicians devote their time and energy to caring for others, often at the expense of their own well-being.
Connect with RubiconMD at the APG Spring Conference
We’ll be “Going the Distance'' with our healthcare colleagues at the APG Spring Conference 2023, May 31 - June 2.
White Paper | Improve Youth Mental Health through Collaborative Virtual Psychiatry
Ensure that every child has faster access to high-quality mental health support by integrating virtual psychiatry solutions into primary care.
Chronic use of Benzodiazepines and safe discontinuation
Chronic use of benzodiazepines leads to physiological tolerance to the medication, decreased inhibition of excitatory neurotransmitters, and risk of withdrawal.
eConsults for Improved Primary Care Patient Satisfaction
Patients value primary care for a variety of reasons, including access to patient-centered care, continuity of care, convenience, and more.
Join RubiconMD at the NCCHC Spring Conference
RubiconMD is heading to the Big Easy for the NCCHC Spring Conference, April 29 through May 2.
White Paper | Reduce Risk & Lower Costs for Correctional Health Through Virtual Specialty Care
Address the complex healthcare needs of incarcerated patients with a multi-specialty care platform to improve quality, cost, and safety outcomes.
White Paper | Reduce PCP Burden & Increase Satisfaction with Collaborative eConsult Workflows
Make team-based care a reality with a collaborative eConsult+ workflow that distributes work across the clinical team.
Dr. Robert Peppercorn
Meet RubiconMD Dermatologist Dr. Robert Peppercorn, who recently hit 1,000 eConsults.
Dr. Marc Walker
Meet Dr. Marc Walker, RubiconMD plastic surgeon, who completed 2,000 eConsults. Read about his experience delivering virtual specialty care with…
Using eConsults to Support Comprehensive Diabetes Care Quality Metrics
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Using eConsults for Diabetes Management
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Switching Antidepressants in Primary Care
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States and indicated for multiple conditions.
Using eConsults to Support Urology Needs in Primary Care
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Using eConsults for Managing Women’s Health
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Using eConsults to Support Nutrition Guidance and Dietitian Gaps
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Discontinuation of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States and indicated for multiple conditions.
OB/GYN & Maternal Fetal Medicine eConsultation Case Spotlight
RubiconMD collaborated with Oak Street Health to host a virtual panel on Senior Care in the LGBTQIA+ Community.
eConsults can Address Genetic Risks & Patient Family History
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Using eConsults to Support Cardiology Needs in Primary Care
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Senior Healthcare in the LGBTQIA+ Community
RubiconMD collaborated with Oak Street Health to host a virtual panel on Senior Care in the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Using eConsults to Support Dermatological Needs in Primary Care
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Virtual Care Case Study Reducing Risk in Primary Care with Virtual Specialists
eConsult+ improves the quality of care for patients across a range of specialties.
White Paper | A Virtual Collaborative Care Solution for Behavioral Health
Behavioral health use cases and best practices across the risk spectrum for primary care patients.
Initiating and Titrating Antidepressants
In the US, most antidepressant prescriptions are written by non-psychiatric providers. Therefore it is important that PCPs understand best practices.
Using eConsults to Support Behavioral Health
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Using eConsults to Support Cancer Screenings
eConsult+ brings specialist insights right into the primary care setting, creating access and convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike.
A Self-Care Call To Action for Healthcare Workers
“It’s those who are most dedicated to their work who are at the greatest risk to be most consumed by…
Connect with RubiconMD at the NAACOS Conference
The NAACOS Spring 2022 Conference is a few weeks away! We are excited to share how RubiconMD solutions are ideal…
Managing Multi-Chronic Conditions with eConsult+
Managing patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) is a major challenge for primary care providers (PCPs). Nearly 30% of Americans…
Meeting the demand for mental health in primary care
Given the ever-growing need for mental health care in 2022, we recently expanded our solutions beyond eConsults to offer a…
Spotlighting Our Female Clinicians at RubiconMD
March is Women’s History Month! We’re excited to honor and celebrate the many women who have made impactful contributions to…
Advancing Health Equity for Black America
The challenge of delivering equitable health care through a system that is broken and holds little incentive to do so,…
From Start-up to Lift Off; the Next Chapter for RubiconMD
As a fierce advocate for health equity, this moment in time is thrilling as CEO of RubiconMD. Our organization is…
Celebrating Hispanic Excellence in US Healthcare
In honor of hispanic heritage month, RubiconMD gathered hispanic leaders in healthcare for a special webinar. During this roundtable style…
An Open Letter: Juneteenth (June 19th)
A year ago, most Americans didn’t know what Juneteenth was, let alone its historical significance. And while I had a…
In Conversation: Breaking Barriers
To celebrate Women’s History Month this year, we invited our Board Member Nikia Bergan to moderate an eye-opening panel for…
Our Commitment to Diversity Includes the Boardroom
There is no better way to celebrate Women’s History Month at RubiconMD than by announcing the incredible addition of Nikia…
Healthcare Rocks: A Tribute to 2020’s Heroes
2020 has shaken the healthcare industry to its core. Yet, while facing incredible hardships, our frontline workers have shown the…
Bringing eConsults to Communities in need
Guided by the shared mission of bringing health care services to those in need, RubiconMD, Global Response Management, and Project Lifeline…
How eConsults Are Helping PCPs Keep Pace with COVID-19
RubiconMD received its first COVID-19-related online consultation on January 27, 2020 from a primary care clinician concerned that a 42-year-old…
Can Telehealth be Saved from Systemic Racism?
All, My name is Gil Addo. In 2013, I co-founded RubiconMD, a telehealth company that connects primary care clinicians and…
Addressing Challenges in Transgender Health
Attention to the Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) community has dramatically increased in the U.S. over the past few years. …
12 Actionable Next Steps for Business Leaders
On Friday Juneteenth, our Co-founder and CEO Gil Addo moderated a live 75min webinar featuring an esteemed panel of Black…
How Correctional CMOs are staying ahead of COVID-19
On Friday, May 1st our Chief of Operations Sarah Alexander hosted a roundtable discussion with a group of CMOs and…
