The AAMC launched Project CORE®: Coordinating Optimal Referral Experiences in 2014 through a CMMI Health Care Innovation Award and has since partnered with more than 55 adult and pediatric health systems to successfully implement eConsults and enhanced referrals. The goal for the Project CORE program is to lead and support AAMC members, health systems, and other organizations in improving care coordination and communication at the primary care-specialty care interface by leveraging these new electronic health records-based tools along with a robust implementation strategy to improve access to specialty care, improve quality and reduce costs, and promote patient-centered care and positive provider experience.
New: Project CORE Playbook
Developed in 2026 based on lessons learned from more than a decade of Project CORE program implementation across academic health systems nationwide, the playbook provides asynchronous training, implementation guidance, and customizable tools to support the design, launch, scale, and sustainability of eConsult and enhanced referral programs. Through interactive modules, downloadable resources, and practical guidance, organizations can advance goals related to access, care coordination, operational efficiency, and value-based care.