What We Do
End-to-End Selection Support
Directed Selection
Having participated in over 80 system installations across more than 100 facilities, we have the expertise to help make your choice with confidence.
- Our proprietary Application Mapping process gives you visual oversight, providing clarity and objectivity
- Accelerated RFP process gets you to selection and negotiation faster without compromising thoroughness
- A typical timeline is about 12 – 16 weeks
Contract Negotiation
Leverage our knowledge to your advantage and secure the best package for your site.
Data Archiving
A comprehensive charge master cleanup helps you house, filter, and ultimately determine what data has value in the new system.
- CHA Viewer offers a secure and accessible place to store legacy data for a fraction of what your previous provider will charge
Provider Adoption
Our team provides a comprehensive training program to increase the rate of adoption and reduce internal pain points during the transition.
Our Process
From Kickoff to Contract
Our 12–16 week selection process is designed to be efficient, objective, and thorough.
Kickoff & Assessment
Weeks 1–2We begin by identifying your organization's unique goals, challenges, and technical requirements through stakeholder interviews and workflow analysis.
Requirements & RFP
Weeks 3–6Our team develops a comprehensive RFP based on your specific needs and manages the distribution to a curated list of vendors.
Vendor Demos & Scoring
Weeks 7–10We coordinate and facilitate scripted vendor demonstrations, using objective scoring criteria to evaluate each platform's performance.
Site Visits & Reference Calls
Weeks 11–12Validate your top choices through structured reference calls and site visits to hospitals with similar profiles and needs.
Final Selection & Negotiation
Weeks 13–16We help you reach a final decision and leverage our industry expertise to negotiate the best possible contract and implementation package.
Kickoff & Assessment
We begin by identifying your organization's unique goals, challenges, and technical requirements through stakeholder interviews and workflow analysis.
Requirements & RFP
Our team develops a comprehensive RFP based on your specific needs and manages the distribution to a curated list of vendors.
Vendor Demos & Scoring
We coordinate and facilitate scripted vendor demonstrations, using objective scoring criteria to evaluate each platform's performance.
Site Visits & Reference Calls
Validate your top choices through structured reference calls and site visits to hospitals with similar profiles and needs.
Final Selection & Negotiation
We help you reach a final decision and leverage our industry expertise to negotiate the best possible contract and implementation package.
Results
Why Hospitals Choose CHA
We deliver more than just a recommendation. We provide the strategic foundation for your hospital's future.
Vendor Neutrality
Objective, data-driven evaluation process free from vendor bias or outside influence.
Risk Mitigation
Identification of hidden costs, technical gaps, and potential implementation pitfalls early in the process.
Stakeholder Buy-in
Inclusive demo and evaluation process that builds clinician and staff alignment from day one.
Cost Savings
Expert contract negotiation that typically results in significant savings over standard vendor pricing.
FAQ
Common Selection Questions
How long does the selection process typically take?
Why should we use a consultant for our EHR selection?
Which EHR vendors do you work with?
What is 'Application Mapping'?
Ready to Start Your Selection?
Schedule a 30-minute strategy call. We'll walk through our process and help you understand what a realistic timeline looks like for your facility.