Is your hospital ready for critical deadlines?

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Abstract: The health care industry is experiencing a convergence of three technology-based initiatives: 1) the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in coding and adjudicating health care claims, 2) the introduction of the 5010 standard for electronic transactions between providers and payors, and 3) the HITECH incentive program for implementing certified “meaningful use” EHR systems. Deadlines for these initiatives are fast approaching, and many hospitals are already falling behind in preparing for them. This article describes the steps they need to take.