Improving community health center sustainability with health IT

Staffing shortages and rising operational costs are daunting challenges for community health centers, which are vital for serving underserved populations. How can the right technology investments help community health centers overcome these obstacles?

Featuring: Abby Sears, president and CEO of OCHIN

Jeff Lowrance, CEO of OSIS

In today’s episode, we’ll cover…

• The top operational challenges community health centers face
• How health IT innovation can transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities
• The value of collaboration for tackling workforce shortages

and more!

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References:

Finances stymie patient data sharing, interoperability at FQHCs

 

Community health center access up by 1 million patients

 

Community Health Centers’ Progress and Challenges in Meeting Patients’ Essential Primary Care Needs