348-OR: Impact of Endocrinology ECHO on Utilization in Medicaid Patients with Complex Diabetes

Background: Poorly controlled diabetes can be difficult to manage, particularly in high-risk patients and in settings without an endocrinologist. Project ECHO is a case-based learning and tele-mentoring model that connects primary care providers (PCPs) with specialists. We evaluated the impact of the ECHO model on healthcare utilization and care for Medicaid patients with diabetes in New Mexico (NM). Methods: Between January 2015 and April 2017,...