Strategic Planning for the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Strategic or business planning for the electronic health record (EHR) builds consensus about where the organization is going, how to get there, and how to know when the vision is achieved.

CARE’s strategic planning for the EHR will help your organization:

• Understand the depth and breadth of possibilities
• Reengineer processes and work flow to improve patient safety and the quality of healthcare
• Leverage the EHR for optimal return on investment
• Create, articulate and communicate the vision
• Establish genuine buy-in
• Develop strategies and plans for making the vision a reality
• Focus energy on strategic goals
• Prepare the organization for the transition that lies ahead

Our seasoned health information management and information technology (IT) professionals will:

• Review background information
• Interview leadership, stakeholders and staff
• Lead your team through:
  • A scan of social and industry trends, the economic climate, political and technological factors and customer needs
  • An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of your organization as well as opportunities and threats
• Facilitate creation of a bold new EHR vision
• Facilitate development of an action plan that will result in the realization of that vision
• Provide the support you need to implement the plan

If you would like to speak with someone about your specific needs and obtain more information, please use the "Contact Now" link at the bottom of this page.