08/04/2026
As part of National Health Center Week, the Health Federation is highlighting the support provided by our Health Center Controlled Network.
To support our participating health centers as they explore and adopt AI, our HCCN team developed an AI Implementation Guide. Early adopters of AI in the Network helped to inform this guide, including Josh Warfel, CIO of River Valley Health Center in Williamsport, Eric Rios, CIO of Spectrum Health Services, Inc. in Philadelphia, Michael Colli, CMO of Keystone Health in Chambersburg, and Sue Carter, Health Information Manager of Family Practice & Counseling Services Network in Philadelphia.
This practical resource is designed to support organizations at every stage of their AI journey from initial exploration to implementation and adoption.
The guide provides strategies and tools to help health centers introduce AI in a thoughtful, strategic, and responsible way while aligning initiatives with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
Key areas include:
• AI readiness and organizational planning
• Data governance and infrastructure considerations
• Vendor evaluation and due diligence
• Privacy, security, and regulatory considerations
• Implementation planning and adoption best practices
• Sample policies and templates to support informed decision-making
We are excited to provide this resource to help PHCs build a strong foundation for the effective, responsible, and sustainable use of AI.
View the guide: https://www.healthfederation.org/artificial-intelligence-implementation-guide
Spectrum Health Services, Inc.
River Valley Health
The Family Practice and Counseling Network
Keystone Health
