Massachusetts has announced the launch of the ICD-10 Collaborative Testing Program, a statewide effort to reduce the time, risks and costs of the ICD-10 transition, according to an Information Week report.
The testing initiative includes nine of the state's largest commercial payers. The Massachusetts Health Data Consortium and Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative are working together on the testing program.
The program is expected to remain in place after Oct. 1 and may even expand to include neighboring states.
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The testing initiative includes nine of the state's largest commercial payers. The Massachusetts Health Data Consortium and Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative are working together on the testing program.
The program is expected to remain in place after Oct. 1 and may even expand to include neighboring states.
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