Articles for October 17, 2024

CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

Note from the ACDIS Director: Fall education offering for ACDIS members

October 17, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Rebecca Hendren

The final ACDIS Member Quarterly Call of 2024 is happening next month, on November 14. These calls feature a panel of experts from the ACDIS Advisory Board discussing a pertinent topic in CDI, along with relevant CDI updates. Register here if you haven’t...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

News: MA star ratings published for 2025, leading insurers see year-over-year decrease

October 17, 2024
News, Quality & Regulatory

This week, CMS has published the Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) and Medicare Part D 2025 Star Ratings. These ratings are used to measure the quality of health and prescription...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

News: Higher cases of asthma, COPD in disadvantaged neighborhoods, analysis finds

October 17, 2024
Clinical & Coding, News

A heightened incidence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be linked to more socially and environmentally disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to a new analysis presented at the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) 2024 Annual Meeting.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

News: FY 2025 IPPS rates changed last minute due to court decision

October 17, 2024
News, Quality & Regulatory

To comply with a summer court order, the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) was revised a day before its implementation on October 1 to reduce payments for low wage hospitals,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

Q&A: Risk adjustment

October 17, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: According to CDI Week industry survey data, 46.97% of respondents reported that their CDI team reviews for risk adjustment during their chart reviews in the inpatient setting, while 11.82% do so in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. In what cases does your CDI team review...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

ACDIS update: Scholarship applications are open, learn about the Introduction to CDI award

October 17, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Are you passionate about CDI, love to learn, and want to share your knowledge with others? Have you had little opportunity to access resources for furthering education? The ACDIS CDI Scholarship Program exists to help CDI professionals...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

ACDIS update: New mini podcast episode about CDI Journal edition on CDI basics!

October 17, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

We’re excited to announce another episode is available in the ACDIS Podcast mini episode series!

For this podcast mini, we’re covering the September/October 2024 edition of the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 47

ACDIS update: Helpful tips on getting into the CDI profession

October 17, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

If you’re just starting out in the CDI profession, or interested in dipping your toe into this field, you’re in the right place. ACDIS is the premier healthcare community for CDI specialists and works to provide the best medium for education, professional growth, and networking.Read More »

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