The transition to ICD-10 means a lot of work for many people, however, what some might not realize are the many advantages the new coding system offers. The Benefits of ICD-10 report discusses the advantages and will familiarize you with the positive impact the new coding system has and provides an optimistic outlook on the transition to jumpstart you and your organization into the preparations required in order to hit the October 1, 2014 deadline. - Get the report at -
The document summarizes a study on the effectiveness of a quality improvement collaborative (QIC) approach to accelerate the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (eMTCT) in South Africa. Key findings include:
1) The QIC approach achieved rapid improvements in eMTCT program outcomes such as increased early antenatal booking rates, HIV retesting rates, and postnatal visit rates.
2) Improvements were seen across different types and sizes of health facilities in the Eastern Cape province.
3) The success of the QIC approach was influenced by facilities' baseline performance, quality improvement skills training, leadership support, and organizational commitment to quality improvement.
El documento describe diferentes figuras literarias como la prosopopeya, metáfora, paralelismo, símil o comparación, paradoja y epífora. Explica cada una con ejemplos como la personificación de objetos inanimados, la metáfora de la naturaleza y la actividad productiva, el paralelismo en la repetición de estructuras y su variación, la comparación de una persona con un perro y un coche en agua y tierra, la paradoja de dos manos pintándose cada una y la epífora en la publicidad de
1) Airborne Insurance participated in the inaugural Gauteng Women in Insurance Golf Day on October 1st at CMR Golf Club. Various drinks and snacks were enjoyed throughout the day of golfing and socializing.
2) For Christmas, Airborne Insurance employees participated in the Santa Shoebox Project, filling boxes with gifts and necessities for underprivileged children. Over 500,000 boxes have been distributed to children in need across South Africa and Namibia through this annual charity initiative.
3) The inaugural South African Drone Conference was held in November, drawing an audience of 130 people to learn about new applications and safety practices around drone technology from experts in various fields.
This document outlines the "One Man" development process model for managing projects as a solo developer. It describes common problems with earlier approaches, such as producing low-quality codebases and fear of changing code. The presented model focuses on designing software, writing tests, documenting code, and releasing in small versions to improve code quality and allow for stable releases. Key techniques include breaking work into features and versions, writing tests and documentation, using tools like source control and issue tracking, and following a workflow of coding, testing, refactoring and releasing features.
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This document provides an overview of ICD-10 and the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 for clinical staff. It discusses that ICD-10 will have significantly more diagnosis and procedure codes than ICD-9 to provide more specific clinical detail. The transition requires clinicians to become familiar with the new coding system to ensure accurate medical coding. The document provides examples of how a condition may be coded differently between ICD-9 and ICD-10.
Movie Maker es un software de edición de video creado por Microsoft que incluye características como efectos, transiciones, títulos, audio y narración cronológica. Se puede usar para crear nuevos efectos y transiciones modificando el código XML subyacente. El documento proporciona una definición de Movie Maker y breves instrucciones de uso.
Este documento presenta las instrucciones y formatos para una Actividad Tecnológica Escolar en la que los estudiantes de undécimo grado deben analizar un proyecto tecnológico, diseñar una solución a un problema identificado, y construir un prototipo. Incluye indicadores de logro, recomendaciones, formatos para la organización del equipo, recolección de información, generación de ideas y evaluación del proyecto.
The document summarizes a study on the effectiveness of a quality improvement collaborative (QIC) approach to accelerate the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (eMTCT) in South Africa. Key findings include:
1) The QIC approach achieved rapid improvements in eMTCT program outcomes such as increased early antenatal booking rates, HIV retesting rates, and postnatal visit rates.
2) Improvements were seen across different types and sizes of health facilities in the Eastern Cape province.
3) The success of the QIC approach was influenced by facilities' baseline performance, quality improvement skills training, leadership support, and organizational commitment to quality improvement.
El documento describe diferentes figuras literarias como la prosopopeya, metáfora, paralelismo, símil o comparación, paradoja y epífora. Explica cada una con ejemplos como la personificación de objetos inanimados, la metáfora de la naturaleza y la actividad productiva, el paralelismo en la repetición de estructuras y su variación, la comparación de una persona con un perro y un coche en agua y tierra, la paradoja de dos manos pintándose cada una y la epífora en la publicidad de
1) Airborne Insurance participated in the inaugural Gauteng Women in Insurance Golf Day on October 1st at CMR Golf Club. Various drinks and snacks were enjoyed throughout the day of golfing and socializing.
2) For Christmas, Airborne Insurance employees participated in the Santa Shoebox Project, filling boxes with gifts and necessities for underprivileged children. Over 500,000 boxes have been distributed to children in need across South Africa and Namibia through this annual charity initiative.
3) The inaugural South African Drone Conference was held in November, drawing an audience of 130 people to learn about new applications and safety practices around drone technology from experts in various fields.
This document outlines the "One Man" development process model for managing projects as a solo developer. It describes common problems with earlier approaches, such as producing low-quality codebases and fear of changing code. The presented model focuses on designing software, writing tests, documenting code, and releasing in small versions to improve code quality and allow for stable releases. Key techniques include breaking work into features and versions, writing tests and documentation, using tools like source control and issue tracking, and following a workflow of coding, testing, refactoring and releasing features.
ICD-10 for physicians: its about good patient care and clinical documentationMichael Arrigo
This document provides an overview of ICD-10 and the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 for clinical staff. It discusses that ICD-10 will have significantly more diagnosis and procedure codes than ICD-9 to provide more specific clinical detail. The transition requires clinicians to become familiar with the new coding system to ensure accurate medical coding. The document provides examples of how a condition may be coded differently between ICD-9 and ICD-10.
Movie Maker es un software de edición de video creado por Microsoft que incluye características como efectos, transiciones, títulos, audio y narración cronológica. Se puede usar para crear nuevos efectos y transiciones modificando el código XML subyacente. El documento proporciona una definición de Movie Maker y breves instrucciones de uso.
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Dr. Alyce Su Cover Story - China's Investment Leadermsthrill
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
What Lessons Can New Investors Learn from Newman Leech’s Success?Newman Leech
Newman Leech's success in the real estate industry is based on key lessons and principles, offering practical advice for new investors and serving as a blueprint for building a successful career.
Poonawalla Fincorp’s Strategy to Achieve Industry-Leading NPA Metricsshruti1menon2
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, under the leadership of Managing Director Abhay Bhutada, has achieved industry-leading Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) below 1% and Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) below 0.5% as of May 31, 2024. This success is attributed to a strategic vision focusing on prudent credit policies, robust risk management, and digital transformation. Bhutada's leadership has driven the company to exceed its targets ahead of schedule, emphasizing rigorous credit assessment, advanced risk management, and enhanced collection efficiency. By prioritizing customer-centric solutions, leveraging digital innovation, and maintaining strong financial performance, Poonawalla Fincorp sets new benchmarks in the industry. With a continued focus on asset quality, digital enhancement, and exploring growth opportunities, the company is well-positioned for sustained success in the future.
Discovering Delhi - India's Cultural Capital.pptxcosmo-soil
Delhi, the heartbeat of India, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and modernity. From iconic landmarks like the Red Fort to bustling commercial hubs and vibrant culinary scenes, Delhi's real estate landscape is dynamic and diverse. Discover the essence of India's capital, where tradition meets innovation.
Explore the world of investments with an in-depth comparison of the stock market and real estate. Understand their fundamentals, risks, returns, and diversification strategies to make informed financial decisions that align with your goals.
Madhya Pradesh, the "Heart of India," boasts a rich tapestry of culture and heritage, from ancient dynasties to modern developments. Explore its land records, historical landmarks, and vibrant traditions. From agricultural expanses to urban growth, Madhya Pradesh offers a unique blend of the ancient and modern.
Calculation of compliance cost: Veterinary and sanitary control of aquatic bi...Alexander Belyaev
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In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Dr. Alyce Su Cover Story - China's Investment Leadermsthrill
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
What Lessons Can New Investors Learn from Newman Leech’s Success?Newman Leech
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Poonawalla Fincorp’s Strategy to Achieve Industry-Leading NPA Metricsshruti1menon2
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, under the leadership of Managing Director Abhay Bhutada, has achieved industry-leading Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) below 1% and Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) below 0.5% as of May 31, 2024. This success is attributed to a strategic vision focusing on prudent credit policies, robust risk management, and digital transformation. Bhutada's leadership has driven the company to exceed its targets ahead of schedule, emphasizing rigorous credit assessment, advanced risk management, and enhanced collection efficiency. By prioritizing customer-centric solutions, leveraging digital innovation, and maintaining strong financial performance, Poonawalla Fincorp sets new benchmarks in the industry. With a continued focus on asset quality, digital enhancement, and exploring growth opportunities, the company is well-positioned for sustained success in the future.
Discovering Delhi - India's Cultural Capital.pptxcosmo-soil
Delhi, the heartbeat of India, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and modernity. From iconic landmarks like the Red Fort to bustling commercial hubs and vibrant culinary scenes, Delhi's real estate landscape is dynamic and diverse. Discover the essence of India's capital, where tradition meets innovation.
Explore the world of investments with an in-depth comparison of the stock market and real estate. Understand their fundamentals, risks, returns, and diversification strategies to make informed financial decisions that align with your goals.
Madhya Pradesh, the "Heart of India," boasts a rich tapestry of culture and heritage, from ancient dynasties to modern developments. Explore its land records, historical landmarks, and vibrant traditions. From agricultural expanses to urban growth, Madhya Pradesh offers a unique blend of the ancient and modern.
Calculation of compliance cost: Veterinary and sanitary control of aquatic bi...Alexander Belyaev
Calculation of compliance cost in the fishing industry of Russia after extended SCM model (Veterinary and sanitary control of aquatic biological resources (ABR) - Preparation of documents, passing expertise)
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
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How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
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A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
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The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
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Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
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5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
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See the original article on Forbes here:
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Benefits of ICD-10
1. Benefits of ICD-10: The Case for Change
by Lawrence Pawola, PharmD, M.B.A.
Director of the Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences,
University of Illinois, Chicago; Board of Directors, Phoenix Health Systems
2. Why Move to ICD-10?
During the past few years, I have been asked on a number of occasions why the transition from
ICD-9 to ICD-10 is so important, what is to be gained from the transition, and why now,
particularly given the anticipated work to affect the transition and the general thought process
that it is another government intrusion akin to Meaningful Use, among others?
As prelude to my response, I will point to the independent study by the Rand Corporation (1)
concluding the benefits of the ICD-10 transition will outweigh the implementation costs
within a short time for most organizations, but the cost of doing nothing may be far greater
than the cost of the work to complete the transition. As healthcare becomes increasingly
more electronic and the costs of any future change will most certainly involve more complex
systems, any further delay in the transition will only become more expensive.
If ICD-9 has served the industry so well for so long, why change now? Simply stated, ICD-9 has
not been able to keep up with modern medicine and the advances in medical technologies.
The old coding system is exhausted.
2Benefits of ICD-10www.PhoenixHealth.com
“The cost of doing nothing may be far
greater than the cost of the work to
complete the transition.”
3. Since the United States is the only industrialized nation in the world not utilizing
ICD-10 or a similarly detailed coding scheme, we are having an increasingly difficult
time accurately measuring the quality of care provided in our healthcare system. It
is becoming more costly and complicated to adequately assess a patient’s condition
and evaluate treatment outcomes when we don’t have the availability of a clear-
cut and well-defined coding system.
Perhaps even more important is our duty as medical workers to continually
improve the quality of care we deliver to our patients, to reduce our errors, and to
enhance our decision-making with more accurate data available at our finger tips.
Add the opportunities of using improved and more defined data for research
purposes and more quickly defining fraud and abuse cases, one can readily see why
ICD-10 or a similarly detailed coding scheme is prevalent throughout the world.
If our healthcare delivery system is so good, and we in the United States like to
think we are the best in the world, then why are we resisting this change? Is it
because we don’t understand the benefits of the transition? Or are we looking at
ICD-10 as a checkbox on an ever growing "to do" list rather than a strategic
opportunity for our organization?
This is not a new
revelation.
The inadequacies of ICD-9
were widely recognized
over 20 years ago when The
National Committee on
Vital and Health Statistics
(NCVHS) testified to the
Department of Health and
Human Services (HSS) the
difficulties of ICD-9 in
keeping up with the rapid
pace of advances in medical
science.
Why has it taken so long?
www.PhoenixHealth.com Benefits of ICD-10 3
Why ICD-9 Falls Short
4. The Basics.
The diagnosis side for ICD-9-CM (Clinical Modification) has about 13,000 codes
compared to 68,000 codes for ICD-10-CM.
A big chunk of this expansion is due to the increased specificity in the ICD-10-CM coding
scheme. There are codes, for example, for right eye, left eye, bilateral eyes and
unspecified whereas in ICD-9-CM these are all in one code.
For the procedure side, there are about 3,000 volume 3 ICD-9-CM codes; in ICD-
10-PCS (Procedure Code System), there is a potential of about 72,000 codes.
4Benefits of ICD-10www.PhoenixHealth.com
5. Simply stated…
More codes means more defined, and better, differentiation of procedures to more
accurately document technology advancements.
This has become a most noteworthy problem in many medical specialties where new
procedures, technologies, devices, and treatments are being used; many ICD-9 categories
don’t have any additional room for more codes. Just ask the HIM professionals to discuss
the difficulties they have accurately coding recently introduced and more advanced
orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures, among others.
The new ICD-10 codes should then translate directly into:
• More precise reimbursements
• Improved reporting
• More detailed outcome data for the providers
• Fewer claim rejections or requests for additional data
• Diminished need for manual reviews of records in order to meet the information
demands of reporting agencies.
For the payer, this means more accurate and detailed medical coverage while providing
better management of reimbursements to the patient.
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6. The Case for Better Data
Because of increased levels of detail and accommodation of new procedures and technologies, ICD-
10 can supply better data to measure and assess the quality of care delivered to our patients.
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As clinicians, we will be
better able to understand
adverse events and
complications which will
assist in identifying
treatments to improve our
patients’ outcomes.
Our ability to mine data
for further analysis and
identification of trends
while promoting safety
and other best practices
will be improved.
The new codes will further connect a provider’s performance to the patient’s overall
condition and outcome; the resulting impact on malpractice and insurance rates at both the
personal and organizational levels may be unprecedented.
Accurate and comprehensive procedure codes will upgrade the data available to determine
outcomes, treatment efficacy, and overall costs incurred from using new medical technologies.
In its purest form, these will lead to better care being provided as well as more thoroughly
identifying and monitoring patients in need of additional interventions or disease
management programs.
7. An often overlooked aspect of the ICD-10 transition is the opportunity
for comparing care and best practices because of a more granular
standard of data capture being utilized.
This benefit alone will better support
the medical community’s thrusts to
improve performance and contain costs.
All providers will now be able to better
monitor resource use, analyze healthcare
costs at a greater level of detail, and
monitor outcomes relative to overall costs.
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8. Public Health Benefits
In this era of increased awareness, and because the United States has not been
using ICD-10 or a similarly detailed coding system, we cannot very easily share
disease data internationally.
For public health reasons, such sharing is essential to
adequately respond to emerging global threats.
Public health emergencies must be communicated to local agencies and
internationally to the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to rapidly
detect, verify, and respond in an appropriate manner to threats so any impact is
minimized.
Generally speaking, ICD-10 is more valuable documenting public health clinical
data than other coding schemes; its specificity captures more reportable public
health diseases, particularly those related to substantial mortality and
bioterrorism (2).
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9. Improvements in Research
Because of the finer detail contained in ICD-10, fewer coding errors will be
realized which will improve the data available for research purposes.
The greater detail will provide researchers with more opportunities to uncover
formerly unidentified data relationships. For instance, knowing if one less
invasive procedure has similar or better results at a lower cost than another
more extensive procedure would greatly affect the quality of care in our country
while potentially saving a considerable amount of money.
Further, better coding classifications for injury severity, mortality risk, and
other population-based data is essential for outcome research in addition to
identifying better prevention and treatment follow-up programs.
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10. Summary
The transition to ICD-10 represents an improved mechanism to record the care
delivered to our patients consistent with the opportunities afforded to our industry
from the implementation of more extensive and better clinical technologies. The cost
of not transitioning to ICD-10 could be staggering, not to mention the cost of lost
payments and opportunity.
The data available from the use of ICD-10 will dramatically advance our
nation’s healthcare system in a number of critical ways while delivering the
benefits identified above while reducing the risks of fraudulent reporting.
The transition to ICD-10 must be viewed more broadly than merely complying with
another government regulation; rather, it is an opportunity to differentiate and
strategically use the data to create greater value for our society in terms of higher
quality and reduced costs. In that is the true benefit why the transition to ICD-10 is
important for everyone.
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11. Appendix
(1) Rand Corporation. “The Costs and Benefits of Moving to the ICD-10
Code Sets.” March 2004. Available online at
http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/technical_reports/2004/
RAND_TR132.pdf.
(2) Watzlaf V., et. al. “The Effectiveness of ICD-10-CM in Capturing Public
Health Diseases.” Perspectives in Health Information Management,
volume 4 number 6 (2007). Available online at
http://www.citeulike.org/user/stuffbyjess/article/9119121.
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