On May 21, CMS announced that it will begin annual audits of all Medicare Advantage (MA) plans dating from 2018 to 2024, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA).Read More »
Sustained midlife weight reduction, without the use of surgical or pharmacological methods, yields positive health benefits beyond reducing the risk for diabetes, a new study published in JAMA Network Open...Read More »
Recent data from the National Vital Statistics System shows life expectancy for the United States population increased from 77.5 years in 2022 to 78.4 in 2023; during that same time period, the mortality rate decreased by 6.0% from 798.8 deaths per 100,000 of the standard population to 750.5....Read More »
Q: According to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, the stage of a pressure injury can be taken from a nurse's documentation, provided it is also documented by a provider in the same location and with the same etiology. Institutions have the...Read More »
Effective engagement between CDI specialists and physician advisors is essential for accurate clinical documentation, improved patient care, and compliance with healthcare regulations.Read More »
Have you ever wanted to call into talk radio, but never got the chance? Or, maybe, you’ve had a few burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask your favorite talk show host?
Well now you can! The ACDIS Podcast is presently soliciting your questions for an upcoming episode.Read More »
To maintain a list of active chapter members, leaders need to remind their chapter members to complete the Online Chapter Roster form whenever contact information needs to be updated. The form also includes...Read More »
