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At Harbor Health, providing comprehensive, whole-person care is central to their mission of helping patients achieve their full health potential, especially those enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)...

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9 new rural and community health organizations implement OCHIN Epic

Nine community health organizations, including the first member in Vermont, went live on OCHIN Epic during the third quarter of 2026...

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Strengthening dental care through connected workflows and better patient insights

For Petaluma Health Center in Northern California, creating a more complete view of each patient’s health was essential to delivering coordinated, patient-centered care...

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From risk to solutions: Building the evidence community health centers need for extreme weather

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

Strengthening transitions of care through meaningful collaboration

When gaps in the care transition process process limited timely follow-up after emergency department visits and hospital stays, Erie Family Health Centers sought to improve...

Managing chronic disease with remote technology solutions

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...

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OCHIN CULTURE

Building a technology career rooted in healthcare impact

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

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From challenge to growth: Expanding access to care

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%...

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OCHIN helps community providers turn Medicare growth into long-term sustainability

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...

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Leading responsible AI in community healthcare

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

10 community health organizations transition to OCHIN Epic EHR

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...

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From research to action: How integrated EHR tools can support chronic disease management and nonclinical drivers of health screening

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...

Stronger together: Top 5 highlights from the 2026 OCHIN Learning Forum

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...

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OCHIN partners on research to develop AI model predicting heart disease risk

OCHIN is partnering with UMass Chan Medical School to develop a new artificial intelligence tool that more accurately predicts heart disease risk by incorporating non-clinical...

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OCHIN announces 2026 Impact Award winners honoring innovation in community healthcare

Four community health centers were honored at this year’s OCHIN Learning Forum for their work partnering with OCHIN to measurably improve the lives of their...

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How OCHIN supports member excellence on Epic

OCHIN RISES serves as both a starting point and a roadmap to help members maximize the value of their OCHIN investment...

5 health organizations implement OCHIN Epic amid launch of new value-based care partnership

Five community health organizations, including one of Hawaii’s nine critical access hospitals, went live on the OCHIN Epic electronic health record platform during the first...

NEWS,OCHIN CULTURE

OCHIN earns 2026 Best Nonprofits to Work For recognition

OCHIN has been named one of The NonProfit Times’ 2026 Best Nonprofits to Work For, a national recognition based on employee experience feedback. This honor...

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Strengthening Medicare readiness for community health centers in California

As Medicare and the broader health care system shift from fee-for-service payment to value-based care, OCHIN is helping community health providers prepare for the transition...

OCHIN and C3 combine strengths to launch new Medicare ACO

A new OCHIN partnership provides members in both networks with an innovative option to pursue value-based care and meet growing patient demand in rural and...

NEWS,OCHIN CULTURE,WORKFORCE

TriZetto third-party breach

OCHIN is aware of TriZetto’s national data breach which has impacted many organizations, including our members who depend on TriZetto as a third-party claims clearinghouse...

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OCHIN’s innovative apprenticeship program cultivates the next generation of health care solutions expertise

OCHIN is expanding our apprenticeship program, creating new pathways for people seeking hands-on experience and long-term career growth in health IT or related fields...

Transforming diabetes support to deliver value-based care

In partnership with OCHIN, providers in community health organizations nationwide are leading the way in integrating evidence-based interventions, technology, and whole-person care to reduce costs...

RESEARCH,RURAL HEALTH

Rural specialty care access and the promise of eConsults

OCHIN is advancing research and adoption of electronic consultations, or eConsults, in rural clinics to help our members connect their patients to speciality expertise...

32 organizations implemented OCHIN Epic EHR in 2025, driving automation and transforming outcomes

Twelve community health organizations in eight states—including the first member in Michigan—went live on OCHIN Epic during the final quarter of 2025, bringing the total...

How trust and collaboration helped Salt River unlock critical revenue for patient care

Working side by side, OCHIN and Salt River streamlined billing and payment workflows to accelerate revenue and build lasting financial stability...

Illuminating What’s Possible: Top 5 reasons to attend the 2026 OCHIN Learning Forum

The 2026 Learning Forum, taking place May 11-14 in New Orleans, offers actionable strategies and collaborative learning that help members thrive in a rapidly changing health care...

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS,RURAL HEALTH

Upholding and Protecting Secure Patient Data Exchange

OCHIN has joined a collective legal action led by Epic to protect and uphold the integrity of our national health information exchange frameworks against a...

NEWS,RESEARCH

Driving the future of care: OCHIN members collaborate to advance patient-centered research

The OCHIN-led ADVANCE Clinical Research Network hosted the PCORnet® Roadshow in September to advance clinical research that improves care delivery and patient outcomes in community...

Improving rural access to specialty care through OCHIN Epic

Since transitioning to OCHIN Epic, Kahuku Medical Center's clinics have enhanced their referral process for specialty care, resulting in improved care coordination and specialty care...

2025 and beyond: Accelerating innovation through collaboration

As 2025 comes to a close, OCHIN is proud to reflect on the progress our network achieved this year...

NEWS,WORKFORCE

OCHIN and UC Irvine develop the next generation of health informatics and technology leaders

As part of our efforts to build and nurture the health care workforce of the future, OCHIN partnered with the University of California, Irvine, to...

6 new community health organizations go live on OCHIN Epic EHR

A critical access hospital and five community health centers went live on OCHIN Epic during the third quarter of 2025...

From research to results: How OCHIN Epic optimization boosts cancer screening orders at community health centers

An OCHIN-led research study shows how streamlined EHR workflows can drive clinical excellence and boost cancer screening order rates...

OCHIN Epic goes live on TEFCA for nationwide data sharing and care coordination

OCHIN has gone live on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) through its OCHIN Epic platform, reaching another milestone in interoperability and data...

OCHIN and ADVANCE: Leading clinical research in community-based primary care

Over the past 20 years, OCHIN has developed a broad research portfolio that informs care strategies and supports community health. ...

Celebrating OCHIN HCCN’s lasting impact on clinician wellness

As OCHIN marks our 25th anniversary, we're reflecting on the powerful and lasting impact of our Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) initiatives. One initiative aimed...

OCHIN’s HCCN begins new cycle of innovation and support for health centers nationwide

Supporting community-based health care organizations drives OCHIN’s mission, with our Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) serving as a cornerstone of our consultative approach to health...

25TH ANNIVERSARY,MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

OCHIN earns top Epic honors for 8th consecutive year

The OCHIN network has joined an elite group of Epic users worldwide by reaching the Gold Stars Level 10 designation in Epic configuration, setting a...

Lower Lights Health enhances patient access to specialty care

Lower Lights Health enhanced patient care by addressing a longstanding challenge: access to specialty services...

25TH ANNIVERSARY,MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

Celebrating collective impact this National Health Center Week

As OCHIN continues to celebrate our 25th anniversary alongside our national member network and partners, we’re honored to reflect on the important work of the...

Empowering clinicians: Improving well-being through personalized training

Adapt Integrated Health Care in Southern Oregon recognized that supporting their clinicians meant delivering exceptional training...

25TH ANNIVERSARY,MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

7 new organizations go live on OCHIN Epic EHR as network celebrates 25 years

Seven community health organizations in four states went live on OCHIN Epic during the second quarter of 2025...

NEWS,RESEARCH

OCHIN research finds EHR tools boost health driver documentation, not care plan adjustments

A team of researchers from OCHIN partnered with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and the University of California, San Francisco, to study how...

Breaking barriers: Empowering patients and setting a new standard of care

Asian Health Services enhanced clinical quality by finding a way to keep patients with hypertension connected to care—especially when visiting the clinic was a challenge...

Ushering in a new era of ADVANCE: How OCHIN members and PCORnet foster cutting-edge research

Through their pivotal involvement in the ADVANCE Clinical Research Network (CRN), OCHIN members are not just laying the foundation for future research discoveries—they are driving...

Celebrating 25 years of collective impact

This year, OCHIN proudly celebrates 25 years of collective impact, fueled by the insights and imagination of our members and partners across the country...

Transforming hypertension care through innovative research and tailored solutions

Did you know that chronic diseases are responsible for nearly 90% of health care costs in the U.S.? Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and high...

NEWS,OCHIN CULTURE

OCHIN recognized among 2025 Best Nonprofits to Work For

OCHIN has been honored as one of the top nonprofits to work for in the U.S. by the NonProfit Times. The 2025 Best Nonprofits to...

OCHIN members honor shared progress at 2025 Learning Forum

OCHIN members and partners from across the country gathered in Nashville this April for the annual OCHIN Learning Forum, celebrating a significant milestone: 25 years...