The Oregon Community Health Information Network has been awarded $775,000 per year for three years by the federal government to meet several healthcare technology goals, according to Healthcare IT News.
A plan for their use of the funds is required within 90 days of receiving the award.
The money is from the HRSA's Bureau of Primary Health Care Health Center Controlled Network. OCHIN has been tasked with:
• Supporting electronic health record installation for member health centers
• Helping 37 of its members meet meaningful use requirements to receive incentive payments
• Improving its Epic EHR's ability to document clinical quality measures and achieve patient-centered home or relevant recognition
OCHIN has 70 members with 400 individual clinics in 14 states.
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A plan for their use of the funds is required within 90 days of receiving the award.
The money is from the HRSA's Bureau of Primary Health Care Health Center Controlled Network. OCHIN has been tasked with:
• Supporting electronic health record installation for member health centers
• Helping 37 of its members meet meaningful use requirements to receive incentive payments
• Improving its Epic EHR's ability to document clinical quality measures and achieve patient-centered home or relevant recognition
OCHIN has 70 members with 400 individual clinics in 14 states.
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