OCHIN Selects EasyStreet to House its Health IT Systems

Aug. 30, 2011 - PRLog -- OCHIN, Inc., one of the nation’s largest non-profit health information and technology networks, recognized for its innovative use of Health IT to improve the integration and delivery of health care services for safety net clinics, mental health services, small practices, critical access and rural hospitals, has chosen EasyStreet® Online Services Inc. as its data center colocation partner. Within weeks, OCHIN will begin moving its computing infrastructure from its current location in Multnomah County’s data center into a secure cage in EasyStreet’s newly commissioned Data Center 2.

“We are privileged to have OCHIN housing its vital IT systems in our facilities,” said EasyStreet President and CEO, Rich Bader. “Numerous healthcare entities are entrusting us with their important IT infrastructure. EasyStreet is becoming the region’s preferred choice for colocation, cloud computing and connectivity services. Healthcare-related organizations are among the most discerning of our customers, with rigorous requirements for reliability, security, privacy and performance.

OCHIN chose EasyStreet because of its healthcare experience and credentials, superior network connectivity, similar core values, and its ability to partner on future projects. Both organizations are deeply committed to the healthcare IT community, especially in Oregon. One of EasyStreet’s Sr. Account Managers, Lorraine Bessmer, is a Certified Professional in Health Information Technology and is Treasurer of the Oregon chapter of HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). Amongst EasyStreet’s healthcare related customers are the Oregon Health Network (a statewide network supporting critical applications), OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University) and the Portland Clinic.

Chief Technology Officer, Paul Matthews, is the principal architect and has overall responsibility for OCHIN’s national Health IT infrastructure. Said Matthews of OCHIN’s move to EasyStreet, “We require 100 percent access, security and reliability for our operating data and conducted an extensive search for our new colocation facility. We were not interested in finding another provider, but wanted a partner that could meet our technical requirements and match our corporate values. We’re looking forward to a long relationship with EasyStreet.”

About OCHIN
OCHIN is a national non-profit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon that provides integrated HIT software products and services to community health clinics, mental health services, rural and critical access hospitals and small practices with an emphasis on serving the medically underserved. For more information, please visit www.ochin.org

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About EasyStreet
EasyStreet® Online Services is Oregon’s largest locally-headquartered provider of IT services to the Northwest region. EasyStreet’s team of professionals provides reliable, responsive and responsible services to hundreds of the area's leading organizations. EasyStreet offers a comprehensive range of IT infrastructure services that include the integration of Cloud services, server colocation and high-speed connectivity. EasyStreet has a long-standing commitment to sustainable practices and operates two energy efficient, zero-carbon-footprint data centers. Founded in 1995, EasyStreet is locally owned and managed, and is proud to be an active member of the metro community. For additional information, call (503) 646-8400 or visit http://easystreet.com.