Electronic Health Records: Why You Need Them and How to Start Webinar

This webinar from March 2013 provides an overview of electronic health records (EHRs) and their role in family planning programs. Participants are introduced to EHR terminology, functionality concepts, and resources for learning more about this health information technology. Discussion topics include the role of Medicaid incentives, Regional Extension Centers, and other resources available to family planning Title X programs when adopting EHRs.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify three core functions of EHRs
• Describe two benefits of EHRs and how they relate to family planning programs
• Identify two resources or next steps that family planning programs can take to support EHR adoption

Time: 1 hour

Certificate of Completion: Yes - available after completing the evaluation at the end of the recording