On June 10, the Indian Health Service Health Information Technology Modernization Program reached an important milestone by hosting the Lawton Leader Kick-off at the Lawton Service Unit (LSU), marking a transition from system design to local preparation. Leaders from the Lawton Indian Hospital, Anadarko Indian Health Center, Carnegie Indian Health Center, and IHS came together for this event. IHS Chief Information Officer Mitchell Thornbrugh and IHS Implementation Team Lead Keith Martinez provided program updates and engaged with site leadership.
IHS leadership, Lawton Service Unit leadership, and members of the Modernization Program implementation team during the Lawton Leader Kick-off on June 10, 2025.
During the kick-off, the IHS implementation team reviewed current activities and the overall timeline. They discussed site readiness, milestones, and the approach for system deployment. Key roles and responsibilities were also outlined and leaders received updates on training and support plans.
A discussion on the current state of each facility offered valuable insight into the site’s service lines and operations. The Modernization Program indicated they will continue to work closely with the LSU leadership team to gather feedback to support both the operational and cultural needs of health care facilities and their users.
To foster a strong partnership and to ensure continuous communication, the Modernization Program will host similar events and keep LSU staff well-informed in preparation for the PATH EHR rollout. Implementing PATH EHR is a shared effort. The program continues working together with tribal and urban partners to build this new solution to drive high-quality health care across Indian Country.
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Register for 2025 Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Sessions With two more Health IT Modernization Program tribal consultation and urban confer sessions planned in 2025, we are committed to connecting and collaborating with partners through informative sessions and open forums. Register now using the links below:
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Statement of Interest (SOI) We invite our partners to complete a non-binding document to help IHS understand which tribal and urban sites are interested in becoming part of the PATH EHR partnership. The SOI form may be submitted by email to modernization@ihs.gov at any time. Federal sites are not required to complete the SOI form. |
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Health IT Modernization Awareness Survey The Health IT Modernization Program Awareness Survey intends to measure the effectiveness of the program's communications, assess our partners' awareness and perception regarding PATH EHR, and determine tribal and urban partners' interest in actively participating in program initiatives. The input you provide through this survey provides the IHS with invaluable insight into the reach of our engagement efforts across Indian Country, helping us enhance the circulation of information about PATH EHR implementation. Take the survey here. |
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