Articles for January 8, 2026

CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Grow professionally, build your association on an ACDIS committee

January 8, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

by Linnea Archibald

If you’ve ever read one of our white or position papers, attended a Quarterly Member Call, reviewed regulatory information and education on the ACDIS site, sat for one of our certifications, or used one of the samples in our online Resource Library, you’ve...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

News: Early hypertension linked to a poorer prognosis in T2D, study finds

January 8, 2026
Clinical & Coding, News

According to a recent study published in Diabetes Care, both young-onset hypertension and late-onset hypertension were...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

News: CMS announces $50 billion rural hospital initiative, report finds many at risk of closure

January 8, 2026
News

Last week, CMS announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, an initiative totaling $50 billion meant to strengthen...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

News: States facing greatest coverage, funding, job losses with ACA subsidies expired

January 8, 2026
CDI Management, News

Enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, which increased subsidy amounts and expanded marketplace eligibility to households earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level, expired on December 31, 2025. With no resolution expected from congressional efforts anytime soon,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

Q&A: Ensuring proper behavioral health encounter documentation

January 8, 2026
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: What are some documentation gaps in behavioral health encounters?

A: Many times, we see a lack of specificity regarding symptoms, severity, and treatment details required for accurate ICD-10-CM coding, as well as incomplete...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Last chance to speak at RIS 2026, submit your application by January 12!

January 8, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

Some of the most thoughtful, forward-thinking, innovative professionals in healthcare are right here in the CDI community, and every opportunity to share that expertise benefits the broader industry! Right now, there are just five days left to speak at the ...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Book your 2026 conference hotel, attend our webinar for an insider’s look!

January 8, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

With 2026 in full swing, the ACDIS conference is much closer than you’d think! This year it will be taking place April 20–23 in Chicago, Illinois, and we want to give you an insider’s look on what you can expect. Join ACDIS Director...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 2

ACDIS update: Tell us how we’re doing! ACDIS collecting feedback in our community survey

January 8, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

ACDIS has grown so much after almost two decades as an association, but each year we look forward to further progress—and that starts with you! We are currently seeking feedback from the whole CDI community on how well ACDIS is meeting your needs as a CDI professional, how useful our educational...Read More »

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