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Preparing To Select A System

Is your medical practice or hospital interested in applying for an award from the WA Health Information Collaborative (WHIC)? Are you thinking of implementing an electronic medical record or patient registry? Either way, smart work done up front will make a world of difference in the success of your health information system.

(NOTE: If you are thinking about selecting a health information system for your medical practice or hospital, be sure to review the valuable information below.)

Technical Assistance Available. WHIC Award recipients have free access to many additional tools and information that will be customized based on your particular interest areas and stage in the process. After you view the presentation described and linked below, contact Pat Lohman, President of Outlook Associates (DOQIT expert consultant), by email or phone at (714) 689-9986 for technical assistance on your particular needs.

First steps? Review the information below.

Overview – Health Information System Evaluation and Selection

Watch the presentation linked below for an overview of the key steps along the continuum of the EMR evaluation and selection process.

The presentation includes discussion and examples of both “best practice” system selections and failed projects to provide participants with the best possible information and framework for their EMR system evaluation and help them avoid the pitfalls of others that have gone before them. This presentation was designed to help participants navigate the current EMR marketplace with confidence and ensure that their practices make the right decisions for their unique and individual needs.

Overview – EMR System Evaluation & Selection presentation (5MB, PPT)

Overview - EMR System Evaluation & Selection Recorded with Audio (WebEx session, may require download to view the session)

After you've watched the presentation described and linked above, contact Pat Lohman, Outlook Associates, by email or phone at (714) 689-9986 with questions about technical assistance to address your particular needs.