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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
Health Information Exchange
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Health Information Exchange

Curricula from The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Health IT Playbook

Use this curricula to learn more about the basics of health information exchange. The enclosed resources are designed to be easily understood and to support health information exchange in your practice and community. In using it, you will learn: 

  • How to use APIs to support access to health information
  • How to send patient information securely
  • How to use automatic alerts during care transitions
  • How to exchange information during care transitions
  • How Health IT standards are used in healthcare systems

Resource Links

  • Health Information ExchangeCurricula from The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Health IT Playbook
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Acknowledgements

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

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