FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Health IT

Friday, December 16, 2011

California REC Selects CDW for EHR Adoption Support

The California Health Information Partnership and Services Organization has reached a deal with CDW Healthcare for technology services to support electronic health record adoption in California. CalHIPSO is one of 62 federally designated regional extension centers and is responsible for providing health information technology support to all of California except Los Angeles and Orange counties. Under the deal, CDW Healthcare will provide CalHIPSO's more than 6,500 members with guidance on EHR selection, installation and post-implementation training and support. CDW Healthcare also will offer its supporting hardware and software through CalHIPSO.



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