Colorado Long COVID Care Network
Novel Statewide Response to Post-COVID Care Delivery
A program connecting specialist Long COVID clinics and primary care across Colorado to help people with ongoing symptoms get coordinated, easier-to-navigate care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175303 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, this project links three regional multidisciplinary Long COVID clinics with a statewide network of 280 primary care practices to create a clear referral and care pathway. Primary care teams get training and ongoing support through a proven tele-education system so they can manage more patients locally. The network uses practice facilitation and learning communities to standardize care, speed referrals, and improve communication between specialists and your regular doctor. Overall it aims to reduce fragmentation so you spend less time repeating histories and more time on treatment and recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People in Colorado who have ongoing symptoms after a COVID-19 infection and who need follow-up care from primary care or specialty Long COVID clinics are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who do not have Long COVID symptoms, live outside Colorado, or whose care is unrelated to post-COVID conditions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could make Long COVID care easier to access, more consistent, and better coordinated across Colorado.
How similar studies have performed: Tele-education (ECHO) and practice facilitation have helped improve care in other chronic conditions, but statewide Long COVID care networks are a newer application of these approaches.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jolley, Sarah E — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Jolley, Sarah E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.