Articles for February 25, 2016

CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 8

A Note from the Associate Director: Quarterly Conference Call highlights new ICD-10-PCS concerns

February 25, 2016
Clinical & Coding

More than 700 ACDIS members registered to participate in last week’s ACDIS Quarterly Conference Call. The calls, part of ACDIS membership benefits, features members of the Advisory Board who weigh-in on concerns of the day and respond to participants’ pre-submitted questions.

The February...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 8

News: CMS, AHIP Standardize Quality Measures

February 25, 2016
News, Quality & Regulatory

CMS and representatives of the private insurance industry have agreed to use a single set of healthcare quality measures, according to a statement published by CMS.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 8

News: AHRQ includes information on inpatient stays in Fast Facts

February 25, 2016
News

Looking for more data on inpatient stays? The Agency for Healthcare Quality (AHRQ) added information on inpatient stays in its HCUP Fast Facts. The data now includes information on trends in inpatient stays, most common diagnoses,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 8

Local Chapter Update: Local Chapter Update: Get involved, we are!

February 25, 2016
News

Those of you who regularly attend your state events, consider volunteering to help leaders either as hosts, speakers, or helpers. Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and other states are currently in need of dedicated assistance. Those who have not yet availed yourselves of all that local chapters have...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 8

Conference Update: CDI and Quality

February 25, 2016
Quality & Regulatory

We’re officially less than 100 days until the annual ACDIS Conference. As you begin to plan your itinerary, we’ll be posting regular updates to keep you in the loop on speakers, sessions, special events, and more.Read More »