Articles for February 5, 2026

CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Make a difference for your CDI community

February 5, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

by Linnea Archibald

Our Advisory Board and volunteer committees are the cornerstone of our association, from writing industry guidance to vetting materials posted in our member Resource Library, maintaining and updating our credentialing programs, reviewing regulatory updates,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

News: 2026 Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals list released

February 5, 2026
CDI Management, News

With the start of the new year, Healthgrades has released their 2026 rankings, including the top 50, 100, and 250 hospitals in the United States. The top 50 are located in 19 states, with 46%...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

News: New stroke guidance including first pediatric guidance released by AHA, ASA

February 5, 2026
Clinical & Coding, News

The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) have released the 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke, published recently in Stroke. ...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

News: CMS issues final rule to close tax ‘loophole’ for state Medicaid providers

February 5, 2026
News, Quality & Regulatory

Last week, CMS finalized a rule to close a tax “loophole” regarding funds collected by most states from healthcare providers as well as...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

Q&A: Boosting consistency when reporting postpartum hemorrhage

February 5, 2026
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: What are the most common reasons postpartum hemorrhage is documented and coded inconsistently, and how can coders and clinicians help address these issues?

A: As one of the top five causes of maternal mortality worldwide, postpartum...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

ACDIS update: Take advantage of networking opportunities at the 2026 ACDIS conference!

February 5, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

Each year, the ACDIS conference brings together CDI professionals from across the country, not just for education, but also for networking. Make the most of these networking opportunities by preparing for them ahead of time. As you think...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

ACDIS update: ACDIS Quarterly Member Call on query ethics, salary survey updates next Thursday!

February 5, 2026
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The first 2026 ACDIS Quarterly Member Call will be held on Thursday, February 12, at 1 p.m. eastern.

Join ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren and members of the ACDIS Advisory Board for a panel discussion about ethics when...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 6

ACDIS update: Enter giveaway for free ACDIS membership by answering these questions!

February 5, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

At ACDIS, we strive to give you the best of the best CDI education, resources, and networking opportunities. ACDIS members have access to a large list of resources, from the CDI Journal to Quarterly Member Calls to the ACDIS Forum—not to mention a huge library of CDI surveys, white...Read More »

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