Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems: How do organizations select an

EHR? Lessons from the front lines

Discussion Questions

Write a ONE (1) to TWO (2) page response to the scenario given below.

You have been asked to assist with the decision-making process for selecting an
EHR vendor-specific system. Describe the selection process for choosing a
vendor EHR. Include the following components in your discussion:

Identify THREE (3) functions of the Request for a Proposal (RFP) process
Identify THREE (3) stakeholders and how they can assist you with the selection
process.
Describe and give examples of THREE (3) costs associated with the selection
process.
Describe THREE (3) ways you will analyze the financial strength of the potential
vendors.

Health IT Workforce Curriculum Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems

Version 3.0 / Spring 2012 Certification of Commercial EHRs

This material (Comp14_Unit3) was developed by Columbia University, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000003.