EHR Intelligence June 28, 2022
A vast majority of FQHCs agreed that their EHR vendor will play an even more important role as they shift to value-based care payment models.
The majority of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) want an EHR vendor that can help them stay independent of hospital affiliation as they shift to value-based care models, according to a study conducted by Porter Research on behalf of NextGen Healthcare.
The study sought to understand the needs of FQHCs as they navigate workforce shortages, increasing regulatory requirements, expansion of Medicaid, and other common pressure points. Researchers gathered data from more than 50 clinical, operational, and financial leaders at mid-to large-size FQHCs across the country.
More than 83 percent of FQHCs said they are...