The document outlines the charter for the CHCANYS HIT Technology Workgroup, which meets monthly to promote the use of health information technology at community health centers. The workgroup aims to (1) introduce technology solutions to support business needs and patient care, (2) foster understanding of emerging health IT, and (3) identify funding opportunities. Meetings are held via teleconference and include presentations on various topics. Participation is open to IT leaders and senior staff from CHCANYS member health centers.

1. CHCANYS HIT Technology
Workgroup Charter
Presented to:
Downstate and upstate HIT Technology workgroups
November 2011

2. Technology Workgroup Objectives
• To promote use of best in class health Information Technology while supporting
the CHCs’ patient care mission.
• To review CHC business needs and introduce technology solutions.
• To foster an increased understanding of current and emerging HIT Technology.
• To use technology to support and enhance business operations and clinical
services to optimize patient care.
• To identify, understand and pursue HIT advocacy, funding and grant opportunities
for CHCs.

3. Technology Workgroup Meetings
• Meetings held monthly (at least 10 per year) based on geography of Downstate and
Upstate (Albany North & West).
• Quarterly meetings to be a consolidated with Downstate & Upstate participants to
foster collaboration.
• Invitations and Agendas to be sent approximately two weeks in advance with a
reminder as the meeting date approaches.
• The meetings will be held via teleconference using intercall (800-394-2346 participant
code 3052466509). The meetings will be recorded with the recording link distributed
for those who missed or require clarification. Any follow-up will take place no more
than 3 days after the meeting.
• The Agenda will include no more than 8 topics including introductions and open
discussion and be no longer than 2 hours. Participants are welcome to attend in
person (Downstate @ the CHCANYS NYC office (535 8th Ave 8th floor) or Upstate @
the Albany (90 State Street, Suite 601)) office. Topics may also include a
presentation, product demonstration or guest speaker.
• All remarks and conversations should not be shared outside of the workgroup or
without approval from the respective CHC.

4. Technology Workgroup Participation
• The workgroup will be made up of IT and senior CHC leadership.
• The workgroup will include only CHCANYS members. (All others will need
to be approved by the Workgroup leaders).
• The meeting will be co-chaired by Bill Leo (CHCANYS) and Jason Pomaski
(CHN).
• Participants are encouraged to ask questions and make the meeting as
interactive and exciting as possible.
• Participants are encouraged to request agenda topics and provide
presentations as appropriate.