RHIOs which are Regional Health Information Organizations were created to facilitate the sharing of patient information among health care providers at the point of care within a community. The overall goal is to achieve dramatic improvements in healthcare in terms of safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity through the use of electronic health records.

The key factor that has hindered many physicians from switching from paper-based records to electronic format is the financial barrier. However, through government support, RHIOs all over the area are receiving grants to aid qualifying community physicians with EHR implementation. With the significant monetary assistance available, the barrier to adoption is removed. Physicians can easily adopt more efficient workflows and improve their practices as well as provide increased quality care to all patients.

For more information about available grants at participating RHIOs, please contact Healthcare DPS at 877-423-7701.

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