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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
Sharing Behavioral Health Data over an HIE
SAMHSA and AzHeC
/ Categories: HIPAA

Sharing Behavioral Health Data over an HIE

A use case example from the Arizona Health-e Connection and SAMHSA Consent2Share project

This presentation by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Health IT efforts provides reviewers an opportunity to:

  • Explore the history of SAMHSA’s Opioid Treatment Program Service Continuity Project (OTP SCP)
  • Spotlight OTP SCP II, focusing on successes, challenges, and lessons learned
  • Introduce resources for others looking to share health information in compliance with 42 CFR Part 2

This overview is provided to health center leadership and staff to help them better understand new practices and technologies in the field that can assist in compliance with HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 regulations when trying to participate in health information exchange activities.

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Tags: behavioral health HIE HIPAA SAMHSA 42 CFR Consent2Share Arizona
Intended AudienceBehavioral Health Staff, OSI Staff, CIO, Health IT Leadership

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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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