Articles for February 9, 2023

CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

Note from the ACDIS Editor: Help us decide the future path of ACDIS!

February 9, 2023
ACDIS Guidance

by Jess Fluegel

Every time I speak with a CDI professional I’ve never met before, I notice how different their circumstances are from the last person I spoke with. There is such a range of job responsibilities, education, and future career goals amongst our membership. Some have...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

News: COVID national and public health emergency to end on May 11

February 9, 2023
News

Plans to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) on May 11 were declared by the Biden Administration in a policy statement released by the Office of Management and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

News: Nursing home staffing reaches levels lower than they’ve been since 1994, data shows

February 9, 2023
CDI Management, News

According to year-end data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over the course of the pandemic nursing homes...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

News: Functionality is organizations’ top priority for claims management vendors, survey says

February 9, 2023
CDI Management, News

Healthcare organizations’ top priority when choosing vendors for their claims management is functionality, according to a recent...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

Q&A: “With” as linking language

February 9, 2023
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: The word "with” is interpreted to mean "associated with " or “due to" per the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Although "with" can link two diagnoses, it does not represent a cause-and-effect relationship. But we also need to use direct linking with wording such as "...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

ACDIS update: Use this justification letter to earn administrative support for ACDIS 2023 conference attendance!

February 9, 2023
ACDIS Guidance

While some may be able to cover their own costs for the upcoming ACDIS 2023 conference, many rely on the support from...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

ACDIS update: Applications for ACDIS boards and committees closes tomorrow night

February 9, 2023
ACDIS Guidance

A little procrastination never hurt anybody, but if you’re still planning to apply for one of the three ACDIS boards and committees open for new volunteers, time is running short!

Applications are still open until...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 6

ACDIS update: Don’t miss our webinar for an inside look at the 2023 ACDIS national conference!

February 9, 2023
ACDIS Guidance

On the fence about your attendance at the upcoming 2023 ACDIS national conference? Join us on Wednesday, February 22 at...Read More »

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