Healthcare business intelligence users may have more insight into their operations, but they aren't necessarily using the data for ACO and HIE participation.

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 By Jennifer Bresnick

April 03, 2017 - Healthcare providers who want to wade into the value-based care ecosystem are well aware that they must overcome a number of technical and organizational hurdles before they can reap the rewards of joining an accountable care organization (ACO) or taking on a pay-for-performance contract with a payer.

Not only must they feel comfortable with using their electronic health records for basic documentation and patient management, but they must also master the complex continuum of healthcare business intelligence tools that combine to support risk stratification, revenue cycle management, and care coordination.