| Sumario: | Objective: This case report describes an integrative oncology center's selection of an electronic health record system. The goal is to provide a process framework for community integrative cancer care centers engaging in the selection of an oncology-focused system. Methods: A core team of experts from the practice assessed needs, held formative meetings, identified a set of candidate vendors to present, and held summative assessment meetings to select the product. Results and Discussion: Of 13 vendors identified, four were excluded because of insufficient interoperability, program design, lack of training support, and minimal patient involvement. Six companies were eliminated because of usability standards. Three finalists were evaluated utilizing a bubble-sorting algorithm, and one vendor was selected. Conclusion: Electronic health record selection requires thoughtful integration of clinic and patient needs, service population, and the changing healthcare system. Future studies are needed to establish formal yet adaptable electronic health selection processes.
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