Health IT Extension Centers

As part of a $27 million Mayoral initiative to improve the quality and efficiency of health care in NYC, the Primary Care Information Project (PCIP) has been established to support the adoption and use of prevention-oriented EHRs primarily among providers who care for the city's underserved and vulnerable populations.

In 2010, PCIP established NYC REACH, a federally designated Regional Extension Center, to assist providers with choosing, adopting, and using an EHR to improve their patients' health. More information about this initiative is available at www.nycreach.org.

Page Contents

• • Selected Vendors
• • Model EHR
• • Software Package
• • Eligibility Criteria
• • Application

Selected Vendors

As an extension center, NYC REACH has selected three EHRs as preferred vendors: eClinicalWorks, Greenway, and MDLand. NYC REACH has negotiated discounts and complete software packages for members. In addition to these three, NYC REACH can help providers using other EHRs with achieving Meaningful Use and Patient-Centered Medical Home. Contact us at pcip@health.nyc.gov to learn more.

• NYC REACH Preferred Vendors
• Vendor selection process

Model EHR for Public Health

PCIP wprks with our preferred EHR vendors ito make their systems even better by developing "Take Care New York" public health functionalities for incorporation into EHR systems. These functionalities will assist ambulatory care providers to:

• View patient population level statistics to better target individuals for broad interventions.
• Improve adherence to clinical best practices.
• Provide interfaces with existing DOHMH information systems such as the Citywide Immunization Registry and Reportable Diseases.

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Software Package

The negotiated software packages will provide state-of-the-art EHR software to community providers. Practices will receive:

• Reduced software license fees
• Bi-directional lab interface
• City Immunization Registry interface
• Extensive training for all levels of staff
• Interfaces to billing systems.

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Eligibility Criteria

Practices may qualify for subsidized licenses or training based on their specialty, demographics, and location. Please see the NYC REACH Eligibility page for details.  

qualify for participation in the PCIP EHR expansion initiative, primary care practices must meet the following minimum criteria.

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Application

To join or find out if your practice is eligible for subsidized licenses or services, complete the eligibility application form.

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