Hospitals
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium A supporter and operator of an EHR network, ANTHC has provided administration for initial funding for the Alliance as well as for the contract to conduct the EHR Physician survey and the EHR Selection Project.
Alaska Native Medical Center A supporter and operator of an EHR network.
Alaska Regional Hospital is a major hospital in Anchorage supportive of shared goals to build an interoperable EHR network throughout Alaska.
Providence Alaska Medical Center is Alaska's largest hospital and private employer and a primary supporter of AEHRA and of e-health technology to improve Alaska's healthcare delivery.
Medical Professional Organizations
Alaska Physicians and Surgeons Professional medical organization that has provided seed money, conference room use, and representation on the AEHRA Board of Directors.
Alaska State Medical Association One of the founding supporters of the Alliance, the ASMA has provided both financial support and representation on the Board.
AAFP Center for Health Information Technology The American Academy of Family Physicians site is an excellent source of information on EHR's- resources for evaluation, selection, implementation etc.
American Academy of Family Physicians, AK Chapter This site includes important information about Alaska's family physicians and links to sites about EHR's.
American College of Physicians Another great source for information about EHR's; ACP has been very active in their support for developing EHR's nationwide and in Alaska.
EHR Vendors, Support Consultants, and Organizations
e-Mds EHR vendor endorsed by Alaska EHR Alliance.
Greenway EHR vendor endorsed by Alaska EHR Alliance.
Alaska eHealth Partner and collaborator on Alaska efforts to develop a network of connected EHRs.
ACS-Healthcare Solutions Medical analytic and IT management consulting services. ACS-HCS developed the Alliance business plan.
General Communications Inc., (GCI) has been a strong proponent and supporter of technology to allow interoperable systems to function.
Government Support
Certification of EHR (CCHIT) This organization was created to promote certain standards among EHR vendors, at the inpatient, outpatient and HIE levels. CCHIT certification is a requirement for EHR endorsement for Alaska and for stimulus reimbursement.
Government Health IT A good overview of EHR's can be reviewed at this site.
HIMMS is the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society; it is a leading organization supporting health information technology.
Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise is an initiative by healthcare professionals to improve the way computer systems in healthcare share information.
Mountain Pacific Quality Health Foundation is the quality improvement organization for the state of Alaska. They are contracted by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to promote quality and to use technology as a way of improving quality.
DocEHR Talk.org Informative site for information about stimulus funding available for providers with EHRs.