Health Information
Technology and Data

We support Michigan health centers with health information technology and data solutions,
allowing them to deliver high-quality integrated care to their communities.

Michigan Quality Improvement Network

miEpic
Collaborative EHR

Privacy &
Cybersecurity

Uniform
Data System

Virtual
Care

Michigan Quality Improvement Network (MQIN)

The Michigan Quality Improvement Network (MQIN) is the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) for Michigan. HCCNs are networks of health centers that work together to strengthen and leverage health information technology (IT) to improve health centers’ operational and clinical practices that result in better health outcomes for the communities they serve. Established in 2012, MQIN is responsible for providing support to Michigan’s community health centers to provide the best care for their patients.

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Communities and User Group Meetings

Staff at MPCA Member Health Centers are invited to join our Health Information Technology and Data online community.

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MQIN hosts Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Dental Records (EDR) user group meetings and online communities.

athenaOne User Group Meeting

Dentrix User Group Meeting

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eClinicalWorks User Group Meeting

Epic User Group Meeting

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NextGen User Group Meeting

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MQIN Quarterly Webinars

MQIN hosts a quarterly webinar during the third month of each quarter. Check mpca.net/events for registration.

MPCA has partnered with Luma Health, a patient outreach and engagement platform, to support community health centers through the use of text messaging (SMS), email, and voice communication tools. These tools enable health centers to engage patients proactively, improve outreach efforts, and help close gaps in care.

Luma Health is integrated with Azara, allowing health centers to export patient lists directly from Azara reports into Luma. This integration supports targeted outreach based on care gaps, recalls, and other population health initiatives, helping organizations improve patient engagement and care coordination.

Azara User Group Meeting

Patient Outreach and Engagement

Check mpca.net/events for registration.

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Resources

MPCA Azara Healthcare’s Data Reporting and Visualization System (DRVS) User Guide (PDF document)

miEpic Collaborative EHR

Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA), in partnership with Health Choice Network (HCN), is bringing miEpic to health centers within the Michigan community. miEpic is built specifically for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and leverages HCN’s nationally recognized Epic model, already proven in health centers across the country.

Why miEpic?

• Designed for FQHCs: Workflows, tools, and reporting tailored to community health needs.

• Fully Integrated Model: Medical, behavioral health, and dental teams work in one connected system.

• Shared Governance: Health centers have a direct role in shaping how the system works for them.

• Proven Expertise: MPCA leads the statewide rollout while HCN brings years of Epic experience.

Implementation at a Glance

• Go-Live in Waves: Join when your health center is ready, with two, six-month implementation waves going live each year
(April and November).

• Cohort 1: Implementation activities began in May 2026 with go-live scheduled for November 2026.

• Support at Every Step: From readiness assessment to training and beyond.

To learn more contact, Bruce Maki or join our miEpic User Community.

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Privacy & Cybersecurity

Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) handle a tremendous amount of sensitive and confidential health information from patients, including electronic health records and other digital data. As such, FQHCs have a crucial role in safeguarding their patients’ data and ensuring privacy and security at all times. Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in this process. The risks of data breaches, cyberattacks, and other digital threats are real, and FQHCs must prioritize cybersecurity measures to protect their patients’ data.

To ensure the safety of patient information, FQHCs should conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in their systems and infrastructure and proactively address them. Staff education should be provided on patient privacy and data security policies. Through these steps and many more, FQHCs must work toward hardening their security posture through a multifaceted approach. MPCA (VirtuAlly) is here to help. We rigorously research IT healthcare applications to provide you with the best answers in modern security solutions. Please contact us, and let us share what we’ve learned with you and your team. Below are some resources to help get that conversation started.

Security Solutions

VirtuALLY established a partnership with Acrisure Cyber Services to provide a full-featured security stack to FQHCs in Michigan and beyond, fusing best-of-breed cyber risk mitigation technology with Acrisure’s leading cyber liability coverage to help you minimize risk and achieve true Cyber Resilience. For more information, please contact us.

Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Resources

The Michigan Quality Improvement Network (MQIN) provides SRA options to its members. Please reach out for more information.
Security Risk Assessment Tool, provided by ONC.

Vulnerability Assessment

Tenable, maker of the Nessus and Tenable security platforms, will provide a free Nessus license to not-for-profits.

Cybersecurity Insurance

VirtuALLY has partnered with Acrisure Cyber Services to provide cyber liability coverage to its members. Please contact us for more information.

General Resources

Cybersecurity Resources, provided by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency.
Security Rule Guidance, provided by HHS.

Staff Education

MPCA uses KnowB4 training, and VirtuALLY has established a partnership that allows for large discounts to FQHCs. Please reach out to VirtuALLY for pricing.

Uniform Data System

Each year, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and look-alikes are required to report data to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Michigan Primary Care Association supports health centers with tools, guidance and best practices for Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting.

To learn more contact Cheryl Gildner.

Virtual Care

Virtual care encompasses the various ways healthcare providers can interact and engage with patients remotely. Common examples include telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM). Telehealth leverages information and communication technologies to enable providers to deliver healthcare services virtually, improving access to care and creating a more convenient, patient-centered experience for individuals who face geographic, transportation, or other access barriers.

MPCA supports its member health centers with the procurement, implementation, optimization, and sustainability of virtual care technologies through strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and technical assistance.

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM): MPCA previously secured grant funding and established strategic partnerships to expand RPM and virtual care services across Michigan’s community health centers. Through this previous FCC-funded initiative, nine health centers received RPM equipment and services, including Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure monitors, weight scales, and pulse oximeters, supporting enhanced patient monitoring and chronic disease management.

Today, MPCA partners with CAREMINDr, an innovative virtual care and patient engagement platform that extends beyond traditional RPM services. CAREMINDr supports chronic disease management, continuous patient engagement, remote monitoring, risk identification, and proactive care interventions. The platform offers solutions for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, pregnancy, and behavioral health, enabling care teams to engage patients between visits, monitor health trends, and improve health outcomes through timely outreach and intervention. CAREMINDr combines patient-reported information, connected devices, and advanced analytics to support value-based care and population health initiatives.

Luma Health: MPCA’s Health Center Controlled Network has partnered with Luma Health, a patient outreach and engagement platform currently used by several member health centers. Luma Health enables organizations to communicate with patients through SMS text messaging, email, voice outreach, appointment reminders, and other engagement tools. Luma Health also offers telehealth capabilities and integrates with Azara to support targeted outreach based on care gaps, recalls, and population health initiatives.

Resources: Historical resources are available below. For the most current tools, guidance, and best practices related to health information technology, virtual care, and data initiatives, members are encouraged to participate in MPCA’s Health Information Technology and Data online community.

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MPCA Resources