CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 9

ACDIS update: Use this justification letter to get administrative support for the 2026 conference!

February 26, 2026
ACDIS Guidance, Education

While it’s great to have the means to fund your own 2026 ACDIS conference experience, we know that it is not the case for everyone. If you’re hoping to gain financial support for the CDI education, networking, and empowerment waiting for you at this year’s event, feel free to adapt and use...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 9

ACDIS update: Register now for our new Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

February 26, 2026
ACDIS Guidance, Education

ACDIS’ new online Pediatric CDI Boot Camp offers a self-paced training that dives into the not so small issue of CDI reviews of our littlest patients. Registration is now open for this online course that offers 24/7 access, the ability to submit questions to instructors, and work at your own...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 9

Local chapter update: Plan in advance for spring meetings, submit CEU applications 30 days in advance!

February 26, 2026
Education

As you plan for your spring local chapter and networking group meetings, make sure you factor in time to submit your applications to offer ACDIS CEUs for your educational sessions.

As you plan, here are the basic requirements:

  • Leaders must apply at least 30 days prior to the
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CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 8

Note from the ACDIS Director: Join us for a meeting of the minds

February 19, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

by Rebecca Hendren

In April, a large group of CDI professionals will gather at the ACDIS conference in Chicago to spend three days discussing quality, denials, provider engagement, remote work, team morale, and all the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 8

News: Higher mortality rates, lower hospital visit rates among Medicare patients during late pandemic, study shows

February 19, 2026
News, Quality & Regulatory

When comparing admissions late in the COVID-19 pandemic with pre-pandemic, mortality rates were elevated for Medicare beneficiaries who had cardiovascular risk factors or established cardiovascular disease, according to a study...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 8

News: Ischemic CVD remains leading cause of death, chronic diseases rising, global trends show

February 19, 2026
News, Quality & Regulatory

According to a recent study published in The Lancet examining global trends, mortality rates for most major causes have declined since 1990, with the global age-standardized mortality rate...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 8

News: High use of unapproved ‘shadow AI’ among clinicians, survey finds

February 19, 2026
CDI Management, News

About 41% of respondents, including providers and administrators, reported they are aware of colleagues that use artificial intelligence (AI) tools the organization has not approved, according to...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 8

Q&A: Defining burnout in CDI

February 19, 2026
Ask ACDIS, CDI Management

Q: What is burnout, and how might it present itself?

Tonya Skeen, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP: Professional burnout is a state of exhaustion typically caused by prolonged and excessive work-related stress. Burnout can be directly related to the...Read More »

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