Survey: 23% of ACOs Use Paper Charts

The Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute recently conducted a study of health IT challenges for accountable care organizations (ACOs). Here are some key findings from the report:

·         Fewer than 1 in 3 ACO providers use a single electronic health record system.

·         59% of ACOs use multiple EHR systems.

·         Almost one quarter (23%) of ACOs still use paper charts.

·         90% utilize quality reporting tools and 60% use point-of-care decision tools.

·         One third (34%) of respondents found these support tools easy to use.

·         Most ACOs (93%) say managing population health is very or extremely important.

Source: Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute, January 27, 2016