Dive Brief:
- According to a report by Health Data Management, the majority of health care organizations surveyed are sorry that ICD-10 implementation was delayed for a year.
- The poll surveyed 1,250 health care professionals during a Deloitte webcast about the decision to delay the deadline date.
- The poll found that 58% of respondents were disappointed, 21% were indifferent, 11% were pleased because their organization would not have met the original deadline, and 11% were pleased because their organization can now focus on other things.
Dive Insight:
Why would so many respondents say they were disappointed about the delay of a major deadline? In hospitals' cases, it is probably because most were well into their planning and have already spent a lot of money and time on the problem. The poll also found that 59% of respondents believe the delay will result in a loss of momentum or will push their organizations off-track with their ICD-10 planning and preparation. The bottom line seems to be that those who were engaged with ICD-10 compliance are reluctant to stop before they finish the job.