CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

Q&A: Understanding case mix index

April 5, 2018
Ask ACDIS, Policies & Procedures

Q: I’ve heard that an increase in the volume of surgical cases can increase a facility’s overall CMI and that when the volume of surgical cases is flat, movement in the CMI represents increasing complexity of patients cared for in that facility...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

Conference corner: Discounted hotel rate ends Friday, April 20

April 5, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

ACDIS has discounted hotel room blocks at three area hotels for your convenience. The cut off for all the hotel options is Friday, April 20.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

News: CMS holds call on E/M documentation guidelines and reporting burdens

April 5, 2018
News, Quality & Regulatory

During the session, stakeholders were asked to provide their feedback in order to develop policy proposals for upcoming notice and comment rulemaking.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

Local chapter update: Biannual and annual meeting advice

April 5, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Over the past two weeks, we’ve shared tips for chapters holding monthly and quarterly meetings. This week, let’s take a look at biannual and annual meetings.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

News: EHRs contribution to patient harm low in Pennsylvania, JAMA study finds

April 5, 2018
News, Quality & Regulatory

A new study published in JAMA found that usability issues surrounding EHRs may be contributing to incidents of patient harm in Pennsylvania.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

Book excerpt: Measuring EHR success

April 5, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Quality & Regulatory

The decision to implement electronic queries can be complex, and requires input from many deci­sion-makers.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

News: AHA to develop Medicare appeal backlog fixes, judge says

April 5, 2018
Denials & Appeals, News, Quality & Regulatory

A federal judge asked the AHA for ideas on how the HHS can work through its Medicare billing appeals backlog.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 14

ACDIS tip: Resources for going remote

April 5, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Policies & Procedures

Though remote work is on the rise and seems to be working well for the majority of people, this doesn’t mean the transition is an easy one.Read More »

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