The deadline for ICD-10 implementation is fast approaching and healthcare Payers and Providers have less than two years to meet the requirements. Some healthcare organizations have yet to initiate their plans for the migration, some have progressed at a slow pace and very few have made substantial commitment to completion.

Payers on track with the ICD-10 implementation process should have completed the Risk/Impact assessment of their IT and business areas and started their planning activities. Based on our experience with previous HIPAA implementations, we believe there are a few areas that healthcare organizations need to consider to ensure success of their ICD-10 migration program. (more…)

It’s rare for any major application or website to go live without going through performance testing. It’s an extremely important activity that requires effective planning and execution.  Based on our experience in implementing web applications including websites for global clients, we believe a well-planned approach to testing new web applications goes a long way in ensuring enhanced user experience. Below are 10 tips for planning and preparing for performance testing of a new website or a web application. (more…)