In evaluating an RFP for an EHR system, which item is NOT typically included?

• A. System Implementation Plan
• B. Shorter Development Time
• C. Proposed Costs
• D. Institution's Financial Statement

Answer: (D)

When evaluating an RFP for an EHR system, the focus is on what the vendor will deliver and how they will deliver it. The most relevant items are a System Implementation Plan, which lays out the steps, milestones, and resources to deploy the system; a proposed timeline or expectation for shorter development time, which helps ensure the project stays on schedule; and the proposed costs, which are needed to assess budget impact and total cost of ownership. An institution's financial statement, however, is not a standard part of the RFP evaluation. The RFP process concentrates on the vendor’s approach, schedule, and pricing, while the buyer’s own financial statements are not typically included as a proposal criterion. If financial due diligence is needed, it would occur outside of the core RFP evaluation rather than as a standard required document in the RFP response.