HITEQ Center / Friday, July 24, 2020 / Categories: EHR Selection and Implementation, EHR Selection, EHR Purchasing, EHR Implementation To Switch or Not to Switch: A Guide for Community Clinics Considering Changing EHRs Developed by the California Health Care Foundation in 2019 The purpose of this guide is to help health center leaders weigh the costs and benefits of remaining with their current EHR system (possibly with enhanced functionality) or switching to a different one. It is intended to be useful to all those participating in decisions about EHR systems, not just to technical experts. The guide offers a step-wise approach to asking important questions, making decisions, and moving forward. The appendices describe the types of products and services that are available to health centers and that are mentioned throughout the guide. The guide walks you through the following stepwise approach to EHR decision making: 1. Deciding whether to switch EHRs Understand your goals and motivations Consider the available options Consider the costs 2. Selecting a new EHR product or outsourcing provider Explore EHR product options Explore EHR outsourcing providers Perform due diligence and negotiate a contract 3. Planning and executing the EHR transition Plan Train Monitor Get help Access the full guide through the link below! Resource Links To Switch or Not to Switch: A Guide for Community Clinics Considering Changing EHRsFrom the California Health Care Foundation in 2019 Previous Article Strategies for Collecting Social Needs Data Next Article Utilizing and Integrating Behavioral Health Data into a Health Center’s Primary Care Services Print 10761 Tags: EHR EHR selection EHR Implementation EHR Selection and Implementation EHR Transition EHR Planning Related Resources FAQ: How will the upcoming changes to the Information Blocking and EHR certification requirements impact health centers? Lessons Learned in Social Need Screening EHR Vendors Most Frequently Used by Health Centers Making a Good First Impression: Digital Patient Intake Solutions HITEQ Highlights: Is Zero Burnout Possible in Primary Care? Insights from Recently Published Findings Among 715 Practices