November 23, 2011
by Gabriel Perna
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Even though ICD-10 deadline is only two years away, most organizations are still just getting started with the implementation process
“A lot of these firms see opportunity out there and are looking to assist providers,” Triggs says. “I think it [third-party consulting] will have a pretty significant impact. There’s a unique scenario we’re seeing unfold before us, hospitals are being stretched so many directions, they might find themselves without enough resources to focus on these types of initiatives.”
Those who are thinking about using an outside source, Triggs says, should find one sooner rather than later. He foresees resources becoming scarce as more organizations rush to meet the deadline. As with everything concerning ICD-10 these days, time is of the essence.
