Iowa Health Launches Telehealth Initiative to Improve Care For Adults With IDD
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The University of Iowa has initiated a telehealth program to improve care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), known as the IDD Complex Care Needs Project ECHO. By utilizing the Project ECHO model, this initiative promotes collaboration among healthcare providers and community organizations to address knowledge gaps and improve health outcomes. Launched in September 2024 and funded by Molina Cares, the program has engaged participants from over 60 organizations, highlighting its potential to reduce healthcare disparities for adults with IDD, who face higher rates of emergency visits and mortality. The initiative reflects a growing recognition of the need for specialized training and coordinated care in underserved populations, which could influence future models of healthcare delivery.
