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Project ECHO

What is Project ECHO?

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a tele-mentoring initiative developed at the University of New Mexico that uses videoconferencing technology to connect healthcare providers in underserved communities with subject matter experts. Unlike traditional telemedicine, the ECHO Model is a guided practice approach in which the participating clinician retains responsibility for managing their own patients – building local capacity rather than creating dependency on specialists. Through regular collaborative sessions, the model has proven highly effective at rapidly expanding access to care for complex health conditions in communities that need it most. The program aims to:

  • Strengthen providers’ ability to treat mild to moderate mental health concerns.
  • Provide a broader range of billable services.
  • Reach rural and underserved communities.
  • Leverage resources through technology.
 
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UPHCS Project ECHO Hub

Launched in 2021 with grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the UPHCS Project ECHO Program strengthens the integration of behavioral health expertise into everyday provider practice throughout the region. Since its inception, the program has:

Delivered 8 series and 39 sessions tailored to topics relevant to local health care providers.

Provided training and mentorship to over 150 providers serving rural
communities across the Upper Peninsula and beyond.

Issued 497 continuing education credits to participating providers.

Current ECHO Programs

In collaboration with Equality Michigan, UPHCS will be hosting an 8-part LGBTQIA+ Implicit Bias series in 2026. Stay tuned for program updates.

For more information on UPHCS Project ECHO Programs, fill out this contact form!