Articles for January 7, 2021

CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

Note from the ACDIS Editor: First 2021 CDI Journal focuses on diversity, inclusion in CDI

January 7, 2021

by Linnea Archibald

This past year has brought to light many of the ills of our society, highlighting needed changes on almost all levels of healthcare, societal norms, and issues of social justice. Together, we look in the rearview mirror with a collective sigh, a sadness and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

News: CMS planning price transparency compliance audits, hospitals pushing back

January 7, 2021
Clinical & Coding, News, Policies & Procedures

This month, CMS begins auditing a sample of hospitals for compliance with price transparency rule. The rule, effective January 1, 2021, requires all United States hospitals to provide publicly available charge information about services offered. While there has been much pushback from hospitals...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

News: Microvascular brain injury seen in COVID-19 pathologies

January 7, 2021
News

While researches found no detection of the COVID-19 virus in brain tissue samples, they did find abnormalities in 10 of 13 deceased patients studied, according to the New England Journal of Medicine.

The study found damage...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

News: COVID-19 delays interoperability rules

January 7, 2021
News, Policies & Procedures, Quality & Regulatory

Implementation of two historic rules set to implement interoperability and patient access provisions of the Cures Act, have been postponed until April 5, 2021. In March, the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

Q&A: Pay scale for certifications

January 7, 2021
Ask ACDIS, CDI Management

My organizations is considering implementing a pay scale for CDI specialists based on whether they hold the CCDS certification or not, but are not sure how much of an increase to implement. What are some possible examples of how to do it or what the increase should be?Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

ACDIS update: Send us your templates

January 7, 2021
CDI Management

CDI professionals review physician documentation but how are departments documenting their own efforts? ACDIS is looking for templates of how CDI professionals document their medical record review efforts for inclusion in the “Policies & Procedures” section of ACDIS’ resources. The goal is...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

ACDIS update: Board and committees call for volunteers

January 7, 2021

ACDIS’ volunteer boards and committees are the heartbeat of our organization. The people serving in these groups provide best-practice guidance, review materials for publication, advocate on behalf of the association’s members, plan celebrations and appreciation programs, and much more.

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CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 1

ACDIS update: Take the second surge COVID-19 impact survey

January 7, 2021

This week saw 21 million COVID-19 cases across the United States with more than 350,000 deaths. Those working in CDI have been called to help their organizations handle the pandemic in a myriad of way. ACDIS needs your help in assessing the surge of COVID-19 and its impact on your healthcare...Read More »

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