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In this pilot, an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Working Group compiled results for 38 countries for a subset of measures with broad coverage using new and\/or adapted country-specific or multinational surveys and other sources from 2012 to 2015. We also synthesized country learnings to inform future benchmarking.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Results: While electronic records are widely used to store and manage patient information at the point of care\u2014all but 2 pilot countries reported use by at least half of primary care physicians; many had rates above 75%\u2014patient information exchange across organizations\/settings is less common. Large variations in the availability and use of telehealth and personal health records also exist.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Discussion: Pilot participation demonstrated interest in cross-national benchmarking. Using the most comparable measures available to date, it showed substantial diversity in health ICT availability and use in all domains. The project also identified methodological considerations (e.g., structural and health systems issues that can affect measurement) important for future comparisons.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Conclusion: While health policies and priorities differ, many nations aim to increase access, quality, and\/or efficiency of care through effective ICT use. 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