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The Rheumatology Access Expansion Initiative

Feb 27, 2024
Learn about the Rheumatology Access Expansion Initiative aiming to train Navajo healthcare providers in rheumatology care using the ECHO model. Discover the challenges of rheumatology care shortages in underserved areas, incorporating real patient cases in training, funding obstacles, and the success of the rheumatoid arthritis program in the Navajo Nation.
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  • RAE trains Navajo PCPs in rheumatology via ECHO model, improving RA diagnosis and treatment.
  • Challenges in rheumatology care discussed, emphasizing need for access solutions like telemedicine and provider training.

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Rheumatology Access Expansion Initiative on Navajo Nation

Dr. Jennifer Mandel and Wendy Grant launched the Rheumatology Access Expansion Initiative to provide rheumatology care to the Navajo Nation. Using the ECHO model, they trained Navajo primary care providers to diagnose and manage rheumatoid arthritis, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities in this population.

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