While Council membership of course comes with a number of benefits, there are a few participation requirements all members must fulfill on an annual basis in order to remain active and in good standing in the Council.Read More »
While the ACDIS Leadership Council launched back in September 2019, my work with it began in January of this year. In my experience, while the education and...Read More »
Hidden deep within the HIM office hides the coders’ universe. These hard working individuals put in long hours at small cubicles, staring at multiple computer screens. They are the unsung heroes of the hospital.Read More »
Healthcare organizations today are under increasing pressure to achieve a value-based equation by providing high-quality care along with a superior patient and family experience—all at lower costs for their patients. While healthcare...Read More »
Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans all bring to mind the magic of springtime. Fill a clear bag with fake grass and a few candies, tie it with a ribbon and attach your business card.Read More »
According to a recent ACDIS survey, nearly 70% of CDI programs moved to 100% remote staffing models as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to another 12.66% that were already...Read More »
“E-mail eats the day away.” Sounds like a play on the ‘ole “apple a day” routine, doesn’t it? It’s actually an PR piece touting a new software that sorts and prioritizes your e-mail. Imagine if automatic e-mail management saved you hours every day. I...Read More »
I became the CDI director for Banner Health in April 2019. Banner Health is a large health network covering six western states, with its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The CDI department includes 80 team members who perform record reviews for 18 of...Read More »
