How to Select the Best Electronic Health Record (EHR) | Guide for Behavioral Healthcare Executives

If you are a behavioral health or human services organization dealing with the requirements of data integration, multiple payment models, increased complexity in reporting, or other changes related to value-based care, making sure you have the right electronic health record (EHR) system to meet your current needs is essential.

Evaluating a new enterprise EHR system and building the right team for a successful procurement are two of the most complex decisions behavioral health and human services executives face today. If you are looking to replace your current EHR system, you might feel overwhelmed by the number of options available in the market. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help make the process easier.

This Executive EHR Buyer’s Guide, will provide you with an overview of the benefits of an EHR system for behavioral health and human services providers, the best practices for selecting and implementing an EHR system, and the key features and functionality to look for in an EHR system. This guide is vendor-agnostic and based on objective research and opinions from industry experts who have supported hundreds of executive teams through procurement. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision that will benefit your organization and your clients.

Whether you are a clinical, finance, or executive leader for your organization, the worksheets and information in this comprehensive guide will empower you to navigate the EHR selection process like a pro.

What’s in the Free EHR Buyer’s Guide?:

  • Assessing organizational readiness and needs for an EHR system
  • Building your internal procurement and EHR selection team
  • Equipping your team for a successful search process
  • Defining your organizational goals
  • Supporting your strategic business objectives with modern systems that include clinical records, assessments, scheduling, revenue cycle management, virtual care, and more
  • Issuing an RFP
  • Comparing different EHR options and evaluating their pros and cons
  • Building a vendor evaluation scorecard
  • Negotiating contracts and ensure a smooth transition to your new EHR system
  • Measuring ROI
  • Implementation and optimizing your EHR system for maximum performance and satisfaction
  • Staff adoption and managing organizational change

Fill out the form to download How to Select the Best EHR: The Guide for Behavioral Healthcare Executives

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At Qualifacts, we are committed to serving behavioral health, rehabilitative (PT/OT/SLP), and human services organizations by providing top-rated EHR solutions and services. Our team consists of seasoned professionals with hands-on clinical and administrative experience in these vital service areas. We understand the unique challenges you face and are here to assist you in selecting the most suitable solutions for your organization’s needs. Let’s kickstart the conversation that can transform your services. Complete this brief form to get started.