EHR technology is one of many health IT systems necessary for success in adopting ACO models, a realization that has led to a new market for developers of end-to-end ACO solutions.

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 By Kate Monica

March 06, 2017 - The lack of standardization in implementing accountable care organizations (ACOs) has created a demand for solution vendors capable of assisting healthcare organizations in seamlessly adopting these value-based care models.

A recent report from Chilmark Research evaluates the 10 leading ACO solution vendors for their capabilities and core competencies in providing a range of services for successful ACO adoption in an effort to help healthcare organizations make informed decisions about which vendor best suits their needs.

Vendors covered in the report include only those fulfilling the definition of enabling vendors — that is, those offering end-to-end solutions for payer-agnostic value-based administration. The report hammers home the traditional EHR and population health management vendors supply but a portion of the systems and services necessary for supporting provider ACO needs.