ENCORE: Electronic Cardiovascular Consults for Rural Clinics
Official title: ENCORE: ElectroNic Consultations for cardiOvasculaR diseasEs in rural community clinics
Funded at Ochin, INC. · NIH-11424300 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national study will test how electronic consultations between primary care providers in rural clinics and heart specialists affect care for people with heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ochin, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | August 20, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $690,824 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL187428-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11424300 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cardiovascular disease cared for in rural community clinics that participate in the CHC network and use EHR systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in clinics without access to eConsults or with limited internet access may not benefit.
What this research studies
In this project, rural community clinics will use electronic consultations to connect with cardiologists to guide treatment for cardiovascular patients. Researchers will analyze electronic health record data from over 2,200 clinics across 36 states to understand uptake, barriers, and impact on patient outcomes. The goal is to make specialized cardiology input more accessible without requiring patients to travel for in-person visits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural areas could receive faster specialist insights and better heart-care decisions without traveling long distances.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show eConsults can reduce wait times and unnecessary referrals, but results in rural CHCs are still being explored.
Where this research is happening
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Ochin, INC.
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Larson, Annie Elizabeth — Ochin, INC.
- Study coordinator: Larson, Annie Elizabeth
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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.