MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
21-430 Get Specialist Support with eConsult
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +3 more·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net Medi-Cal now offers eConsult services through ConferMED, allowing primary care physicians to electronically consult with specialists (including pain management and psychiatry) for patients without requiring face-to-face visits. This service is available at no cost to providers in Kern, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties, with specialist responses provided within two business days.
Action Required
Primary care physicians in affected counties should contact Health Net Medi-Cal Provider Services at 800-675-6110 to learn about implementing eConsult services through ConferMED. Providers may want to integrate this option into their referral workflows to reduce face-to-face specialist visits for appropriate cases.