Assignment:
Sidney Park Health System is experiencing a shortage of coders. Over the past five years, there has been a 30% vacancy rate for coders throughout the main hospital and satellite clinics within the healthcare system. The backlog and vacant positions has created an issue related to unbilled revenue, overworked coders and extended work hours and schedules. It is estimated that there is an annual loss of $12 million. It has also been communicated that many of the qualified coders that were offered a position declined because they are interested in working from home. To address the problem, the health information management department is proposing that there be an implementation of a home-based coding system. This concept is feasible, given that Sidney Park Health System utilizes an electronic health record and all patient information is available electronically. You have been assigned as the project manager to oversee the feasibility and implementation of this project.
Defining the Project
Consider the initial scenario for Sidney Park Health System, in addition to the following information:
• Outsourcing costs are currently estimated at $25,000 per year. Reduce outsources costs by 50%
• Have no open coding positions - a vacancy rate of 0%
• Increase coding productivity by 20%
• Reduce annual loss by 50%
o Currently losing $12 million per year
• Improve timeliness and turn-around time
o Code inpatient records within four days of discharge and outpatient records within five days of the visit
• Overall timeline for project is 18 months
• Executive management has set cost limits at:
Project Activity Estimated Cost
Project Administration & Management $12,000
Exploration of new product $5,000
Development and communication of new policies and Procedures $5,000
Set-up and Training $14,000
Program Implementation $8,000
New Hardware $30,000
New Software $50,000
Your written assignment of the project definition should include the following sections:
1. Project Scope
1. Project Deliverables
2. Estimated Schedule
o In general only - a detailed schedule will be further developed at a later time
3. Estimated Costs
o In general only - detailed costs will be further developed at a later time
4. Tasks: List of tasks that need to be performed
o Key areas only - a detailed list of tasks will be further developed at a later time
Your response should be at least 3 pages in length
Attachment:- Project template.rar