7 From pilot to post-implementation: A journey to the heart of CDI technology 13 Case study: Expanding under the pediatric umbrella 21 A road trip with only...Read More »
In a simpler, but arguably less interesting world, all a CDI program would ever need is the basics to improve the accuracy of medical documentation at their organization. In this world, of course, the...Read More »
In the evolving landscape of CDI, education plays a vital role in ensuring that professionals are equipped to navigate the complexities of healthcare documentation. With the advent of remote learning platforms such as...Read More »
In recent years, CDI technology and its various functionalities, benefits, and challenges have been the topic of much conversation. CDI technology is complex and nuanced, as demonstrated in such discussions.
From the initial stages of deliberation through...Read More »
by Jenny Esper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, and Lizabeth Volansky, BSN, RN, CCDS, RHIA, CDIP, CCS
The ACDIS Regulatory Committee is a proactive and dynamic group dedicated to remaining at the forefront of regulatory policies, coding standards, and clinical updates. Our mission is to...Read More »
Of the many opportunities CDI programs are taking to broaden their impact, reviewing pediatric records is a very popular option: About half (49.27%) of respondents in the 2024 CDI Week Industry Survey said their CDI department reviews pediatric cases of some kind...Read More »
When I was asked to write this month’s journal article on the topic of innovation—more specifically expansion, technology, and workflow—one particular “hot topic” came to mind: artificial intelligence (AI). At the outset, we should...Read More »
From the first note in the EHR to the last appeal letter, health records can end up taking the equivalent of a cross-country road trip from the moment a patient walks into a hospital until the final billing of their stay. CDI programs, however, have long since...Read More »