ECHO participation has many benefits for providers:
- CME and MOC credit for free, without travel costs or inconvenience
- Ongoing learning that is relevant and interactive
- The program is designed to nurture and educate the provider, not just to pass on information
- Opportunities to engage in community-based research
- Networking opportunity — supports growth of a professional collaborative network
- Professional development – new skills and opportunities can contribute to growing responsibility and job prospects
- Offers providers the chance to take care of their patients more effectively by increasing their knowledge and skill set in a specific area