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An OCHIN-led research initiative is building infrastructure to help community health centers better prepare for and respond to extreme weather.

September 8, 2026    When gaps in the care transition process limited timely follow-up after emergency department (ED) visits and hospital stays, Erie Family Health Centers sought to improve their patients’ experience by improving continuity of care. Working alongside OCHIN, the health center identified innovative strategies to enhance care coordination and patient engagement, significantly increasingRead more

September 3, 2026    In rural communities across the United States, the challenges of modern healthcare are often felt more acutely than in urban areas. People in rural areas experience higher rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, yet they have fewer than half as many providers and about 11% as manyRead more

In 2019, Hayley Contois started searching for Epic trainer roles. OCHIN caught her eye, and the rest is history.

By partnering with OCHIN, Prism Health identified operational improvements that helped increase new-patient visit capacity by 60% and grow their patient reach by 43%.

Shifting U.S. demographics, as baby boomers age into Medicare, present an opportunity for community healthcare providers to strengthen revenue streams and improve long-term financial stability in an era of value-based care.

For Signature Health, adopting artificial intelligence was a deliberate leadership decision aimed at reducing documentation burden and helping providers focus on patients.

Ten community health organizations, including three tribal health organizations and a rural Minnesota hospital recognized among the nation’s best, went live on the OCHIN Epic electronic health record platform during the second quarter of 2026.

EHR tools may support identifying and documenting these factors as part of routine care, potentially improving outcomes and supporting appropriate billing for patients with more complex needs.

More than 1,300 OCHIN members, partners and staff gathered in New Orleans in May for the 2026 Learning Forum, an annual event designed to meet members where they are in their journey to connect and transform care.