Adam L. Myers

As the deadline to ICD-10 approaches, it's time to address those things within your domain and be prepared for things you can't control.

Independent physicians, especially those in ambulatory practices, present a unique set of challenges for hospital leaders as they continue to gear up for ICD-10.

Burying our heads in the sand on ICD-10 and hoping for another delay will not provide solace or solutions when revenue plummets, denials mount and risk-adjusted quality metrics suffer.