Same Old Healthcare IT?

Same Old Healthcare IT?

Since the delay of ICD-10, what exactly is going on with Healthcare IT?  I keep hearing, “same old healthcare it”.  Is anything differnet?   I would say “not much”, but healthcare IT is always so exciting.  So what is the hot topic?  Meaningful use?  Yes, that could be a hot topic since the reporting period is in full force right now.  I have been doing meaningful use security risk assessments on a daily basis so that practices can “check the box” and obtain their incentive money. Quite a few were late in getting this done, but not from neglect.  From a lack of understanding.  For the office worker, healthcare IT has become somewhat complicated.  Just when you think it is stagnant, surprise!  Big changes are on the horizon.

As a healthcare IT person, I like the challenge and excitement of meeting deadlines, implementing  new procedures, and enforcing new policies.  Right now, I am feeling a small “lull” in healthcare IT.  I see no panic, no urgencies and no worry.  In essence, that is a good thing!  No one is out there struggling thinking…”am I going to make it?  Do I understand this”  As I see it, everyone is waiting for Stage 2 meaningful use, and ICD-10.  In healthcare IT, it’s either feast, or famine.  Right now…let’s enjoy the break!

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Sheryl Cherico is the CEO of Tier3MD and is the creator of “thehealthcareitgirl” blog.