SearchHealthIT.com, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Healthcare ICD-10: Understanding the New System Live Webcast on 5/8/2012

New York, NY, February 28, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that SearchHealthIT.com will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Healthcare ICD-10: Understanding the New System.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for May 8, 2012 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET.

For further details of the event, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Healthcare_ICD10.html

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Event Synopsis:

In the ever changing world of healthcare in the US, a significant and unprecedented change is on the way for healthcare organizations and medical practitioners. By October 2013, the country will shift from the ICD-9 system of disease classification to ICD-10 or the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition). Consequently, healthcare organizations might need to completely overhaul their current coding systems alongside the use of new technologies and business strategies to comply with the new system.

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of distinguished experts to help healthcare organizations, payors and providers in preparing to meet the demands of ICD-10. Our experts will explore the significant elements of the new system and will provide affected parties with a complete understanding of ICD-10 and its potential impact on their operations and clients.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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