Articles for January 11, 2024

CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Lend your expertise, build a better ACDIS

January 11, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Linnea Archibald

Did you know that ACDIS is supported by an advisory board and eight volunteer committees? Across all those groups, there are nearly 100 CDI professionals who volunteer their time and expertise for the betterment of the ACDIS and CDI community. The...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

News: CMS releases 2024 Therapy Code List and Dispositions

January 11, 2024
Clinical & Coding, News

CMS posted its 2024 Therapy Code List and Dispositions on December 28, JustCoding...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

News: Healthcare accounted for 24% of all new U.S. jobs in 2023

January 11, 2024
Clinical & Coding, News

In 2023, the healthcare sector created 653,000 new jobs in the United States, a 17% increase year-over-year from 2022. This accounts for 24% of all the jobs created in the overall economy, according to preliminary federal data announced by the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

News: Modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia identified in new study

January 11, 2024
Clinical & Coding, News

For young-onset dementia (YOD), better known risk factors include diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and depression. But risk of YOD may also be increased by vitamin D deficiency, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, and social isolation, according to...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

Q&A: Metric expectations, reporting, and education

January 11, 2024
Ask ACDIS, Policies & Procedures

Q: I have a couple of questions regarding CDI metric expectations, reporting, and education for your CDI teams. I have been working on a CDI metrics report of the expected systemwide versus individual query rate, review rate, physician response rate, agreement rate, and expected...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Save $100 on your ACDIS conference ticket when you register before February 5!

January 11, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

There is so much waiting for you to Discover at the 2024 ACDIS conference held April 8–11, including top-notch education, inspirational keynotes, and networking opportunities—so don’t waste any time saving your seat! To help make...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Save the dates and register for all the 2024 ACDIS Quarterly Calls!

January 11, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

As a benefit of ACDIS membership, ACDIS Quarterly Calls feature members of the ACDIS administration and CDI community to discuss concerns prevalent within the CDI industry and provide education. Each call is approved for one (1) ACDIS continuing education credit, which can be used toward your...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Free webinar for an inside look at the 2024 ACDIS conference on January 25!

January 11, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Not sure what to expect at this year’s ACDIS conference? Join us on January 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. eastern to find out what you can Discover at the 2024 conference, to be held April 8–11 in Indianapolis! During...Read More »

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