Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Date of Award
05.19.2021
Program
Crohn's Disease, Disease Management
Amount
$1,702,657
Term of Grant
36 months
Project Title
Implementation of nationwide telemedicine network to mitigate geographic disparities in access to healthcare for Crohn’s disease patients living in Canada
Project Description
The implementation of strategically deployed telemedicine hubs across underserved regions of Canada will reduce wait times that patients currently endure to receive essential CD-related healthcare. The proposed national telemedicine program will allow CD patients to visit a local telemedicine clinic to meet virtually with a CD specialist, allowing for the same high-quality care without the financial and personal cost of travelling hours to an IBD Center for in-person care.