EHR Adoption Services
Thinking of adopting an EHR? NYC REACH walks you through the steps from selecting a vendor to a successful implementation that prepares you for Meaningful Use
EHR Adoption Process:
Step 1: Learn basic details about EHRs.
[click to expand]Attend any of our free monthly Open House events, where you can learn about services at NYC REACH, the EHR adoption and implementation processes, and whether or not you qualify for Meaningful Use.
NYC REACH can help you set up demos with any of our partner vendors.
Step 2: Work with NYC REACH to assess EHR adoption at your practice.
[click to expand]An Outreach Specialist at NYC REACH will review the cost and benefit of the adoption process for your practice, review what to look for in an EHR, and help answer any questions you may have about EHRs.
Step 3: Once you are ready to adopt, identify an IT consultant.
[click to expand]NYC REACH has a list of recommended IT consultants who can provide you with office network assistance, configuring hardware and network infrastructure, cabling and wiring, and other technical components needed for successful implementation.
Here is a list of our recommended IT consultant vendors: |
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| Arcadia Solutions | Barbara Klein Barbara.klein@arcadiasolutions.com Matthew Demers Matthew.demers@arcadiasolutions.com |
| Business Technology Partners (BTP) | David Higgins dhiggins@btp.net |
| Connexsion | David Springer david@connexsion.com |
| NST Consulting | Brian Van Zandt bvanzandt@nst-li.com |
| Professional Data Systems | Tom Telesca tom@goprodata.com Chris Dutra cdutra@goprodata.com Mike Gonsalves mike@goprodata.com |
| SpinnerTech | Adam Spinner aspinner@spinnertech.net |
| Stemp Systems | Morris Stemp mstemp@stempsystems.com |
| TNTMAX | Frederick V. Farcy ffarcy@tntmax.com |
Step 4: Review all contracts and purchase your chosen EHR.
[click to expand]Once you have signed your vendor contracts, an Outreach Specialist will inform you of the next steps and how you can take advantage of our classes and services.
Purchasing an EHR with NYC REACH means that you will receive free integration with the city immunization registry, free lab bi-directional interfacing, and Meaningful Use preparation.
Step 5: Implement the EHR software.
[click to expand]You will be introduced to an Implementation Specialist, who will be your project manager and work with you to create a project plan for successful EHR implementation.
Here are the items to keep in mind when implementing the EHR: |
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Complete all documents required by your EHR vendor |
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Create and review project plan to set implementation deadlines |
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Define practice goals |
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Define new staff roles |
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Discuss workflows and how they will change with EHR |
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Select and hire IT support staff |
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Determine additional hardware requirements |
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Purchase and install new computers, monitors, printers, scanners as needed |
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Set up secure office network and Internet access |
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Pediatrician? Sign up for City Immunization Registry |
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Install at least one lab interface |
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Find options for additional computer skills training if needed |
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Review HIPAA Policy for Privacy & Security |
Step 6: Become an expert with your EHR
[click to expand]Take advantage of our classes, resources, and on-site services (for full members only) that will help you learn how to use your EHR successfully.
Follow our Meaningful Use curriculum to help you receive up to $44,000 for Medicare or $63,750 for Medicaid incentive payments.