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Why should I develop a Health Center Controlled Network?

Developing a Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) is not a small undertaking.  HCCNs usually perform core business functions, often including implementation and management of electronic health records, and are able to provide these services at below marketplace cost to their members. The decision to develop an HCCN can be influenced by many factors, including the absence of another Network, a perceived need for collaboration as determined by your organization and/or your potential members to share resources and/or expertise, and the possibility of increasing market share by working together, among others. Before deciding to develop a HCCN, an organization should carefully consider the resources required to successfully direct this effort.

Resources:

• Due Diligence Guide for Health Centers When Considering a Network Approach to Adopting HIT (Word - 81 KB)  - Developed by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), this document is a guide for health centers to assist them in conducting due diligence. (2008)
• Creating EHR Networks in the Safety Net (PDF - 656 KB) - Developed by Manatt Health Solutions for the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF), this  issue brief discusses the value of EHR networks, the difference between a standard vendor product and an EHR network, EHR network selection, and the future of EHR networks. (2008)