How did physician practices respond to the unexpected delay in the deadline?
• 34 percent said they would have been ready for the initial deadline, but are glad to have the additional time
• 31 percent said they were disappointed
• 20 percent said they were frustrated because physicians will now put off training
• 13.5 percent said they were happy because they would have been ready
What will physician practices do now that the delay is official?
• More than half will reset their ICD-10 preparation timeline
• 22 percent will continue with their current plan
• 6 percent will create an entirely new plan
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