20 days, 12 hours, 8 minutes, and 21 seconds….

Sept. 11, 2015 / By JaeLynn Williams

That’s the current countdown to ICD-10, ticking away as I sit and write this blog post. By the time it’s posted, we’ll be even closer. And for every day, in every minute of each of those remaining hours, all of us at 3M Health Information Systems are working to help you, our customers, succeed as you make the transition.

Like you, we have worked for years to prepare for what will finally happen on October 1. Our mission has always been to develop ICD-10 products and services that would be ready when our customers needed them. Virtually every department within HIS has contributed to what has been a massive undertaking, and the work reflects thousands of hours invested by 3M HIS employees.

Yesterday, 3M Company announced plans to explore strategic alternatives for the Health Information Systems business. Will our work continue as always? Can you expect plans and product timelines to carry on as scheduled? Are we still dedicated to helping you achieve ICD-10 success? The answer is a resounding “YES.”

This commitment to your success doesn’t end on October 1. We know that our customers look to 3M for leadership on ICD-10 and we’re here, ready to help you navigate the challenges, but also reap the benefits of this new world of better health information and data.

In the months and years ahead, we will begin to capitalize on the power of ICD-10 coded data to improve patient outcomes, promote innovations in care delivery, and reduce total cost of care. Be assured that 3M HIS will be with you every step of the way. We can’t wait to begin.

JaeLynn Williams, Vice President and General Manager, 3M Health Information Systems