The Riley County Health Department (“RCHD”) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to identify vendors for the purpose of identifying an Electronic Medical Records (“EMR”) system. As the responsibilities and priorities of the RCHD has evolved, so too have the information technology needs. Today, in addition to providing direct clinical support, health departments are placing increased emphasis on population health and supporting a local health ecosystem that improves outcomes for residents and lowers the cost of services. The vision is an interoperable health information technology ecosystem that facilitates informed decision-making, supports coordinated health management, allows patients to be active partners in their health care, allows for deeper analysis and insight, and improves the overall population health.
