With 46% of survey respondents anticipating revenue losses from the ICD-10 transition, it may appear illogical that only 3% of healthcare leaders say they are already prepared to make this transition. However, the reason behind the unpreparedness is quite understandable. With mounting mandates and competing priorities, healthcare leaders say they cannot free up the manpower or financial resources needed to get this initiative under way.
Over the course of the past 30 years in the HIM field, I have observed much trial and error on the part of HIM managers who have been pioneers in the EHR journey.
When evaluating a family's ability, willingness, and availability to provide needed care to patients, discharge planners may become aware of scenarios that are not reasonable or safe for the patient.
