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Overview

This section provides resources and guidance for the selection of an electronic health record (EHR) vendor and product. Tools are available that can be used as part of a structured process to identify and procure the EHR system that fits the functionalities and needs of your center, and which will support developing a mutually beneficial relationship with the software vendor for successful EHR implementation. Tools and resources are available to help assess organizational readiness and financial resources, and to develop a communication plan, workflow redesign, migration plan, and solicitation and negotiation for EHR vendor selection.

Identifying and Selecting EHR

Find a Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs)

Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) are groups of health centers working together to address operational and clinical challenges related to the use of health information technology (health IT). HCCNs receiving HRSA grant funding offer a wide range of support services to improve the health centers’ ability to: 1) achieve meaningful use of ONC-certified electronic health records (EHRs), 2) adopt technology-enabled quality improvement strategies, 3) engage in health information exchange (HIE), and 4) strengthen quality of care and improve patient outcomes.

Acknowledgements

This resource collection was compiled by the HITEQ Center staff with guidance from HITEQ Advisory Committee members and collaborators of the HITEQ Center.