This ECHO series is part of an initiative to address the urgent and persistent needs of vulnerable populations of people with diabetes, targeting those who also have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Through education, it aims to close care gaps in patients with CKD, to address disparities in care, and to recognize the important role of primary care health care professionals in intervening and managing patients with CKD. Participation in this ECHO will Improve the capacity of primary care providers to screen, diagnose and manage CKD.

ECHO Diabetes Action Network (EDAN) works to combat systems failure for underserved patients with diabetes through education and quality improvement. EDAN has identified ECHO Colorado as a partner in implementing this ECHO program, with content designed to amplify the call-to-action to eradicate disparities in treating diabetes and CKD.