This paper provides an overview of Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption and utilization in long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) settings. This study found that LTPAC have adopted electronic health records (EHRs) to support clinical and business needs. Interoperable exchange of health information however is not routine or widely used. LTPAC providers utilize their EHR, but modernization remain slow without focused policy levers. Despite barriers, there are opportunities for emerging policies to support interoperability in LTPAC.
This research was conducted under contract #HHSP233201500039I between HHS/ASPE’s Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP) and Research Triangle Institute. Additional research in this area is available at the ASPE Long-Term Services & Supports/Long-Term Care page.
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