title: Achieving interoperability for accountable care.
abstract: Based on findings of a recent survey, accountable care organizations should keep eight points in mind as they seek to establish interoperability among their provider constituents: Create a shared governance structure to make IT decisions. Conduct a readiness assessment and gap analysis. Reconfigure the technology infrastructure and processes to support new value-based care delivery protocols. Consider targeting programs around high-risk groups. Develop real-time data-sharing systems. Ensure privacy and security policies and procedures are in place. Assess and address workforce issues expeditiously. Participate in broader interoperability efforts.
authors.forename: Jennifer Covich
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bordenick
authors.forename: Tracy H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Okubo
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kontur
authors.forename: Nadeen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Siddiqui
mesh_terms: D060866:Accountable Care Organizations; D019451:Information Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018511:Systems Integration; D014481:United States