ROI of ICD-10 on Executive Insight
It's critical to prioritize and prepare now, despite the delay
By Chris Pass
Posted on: November 10, 2014
The shadow of ICD-10 has been hovering over the healthcare industry in the United Stated for years, as has the promise of its implementation. In light of the most recent delay, facilities are facing a transitional period. For some, the extra time was much-needed, while others have been left to reassess their operational practices in the interim. Despite the in-between state of the industry, this is not the time to become stagnant, but rather to continue pushing forward in preparation for the eventual shift away from ICD-9.
At John Muir Health, the delay was actually a blessing in disguise. It was announced, of all times, during our multi-hospital go-live weekend for the transition to Epic. Although the plan had originally been to switch to Epic six months prior to the implementation of ICD-10 to allow for whatever learning curve might be associated with the new system, the delay forced our health system to adapt. In hindsight, the added timeline will help us to form a more in-depth understanding of Epic and prepare for a smoother switch to ICD-10.
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