What is PITO?
PITO is the Physician Information Technology Office of British Columbia. PITO was set up by the BCMA and BC Government as part of the 2006 Agreement. PITO’s primary responsibility is to support the implementation of electronic medical records in physician offices across BC. PITO will assist physicians during pre-implementation planning, implementation, and will coordinate the disbursement of IT funds to physicians as defined in the Agreement. Over the term of the six year agreement (April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2012), funding for PITO is as follows: Year 1 – $3 million Year 2 – $8 million Year 3 – $14 million Year 4 – $15.5 million Year 5 – $22.4 million Year 6 – $24.9 million There is an additional $20 million in one-time funding to be paid out over the term of the Agreement.
