CMS released the FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule on Tuesday, April 23. Coming in at 1,824 pages long, the rule includes nearly 1,500 CC/MCC designation changes, 324 changes to the ICD-10-CM codes, updates to...Read More »
First-year residents spend almost five times more hours on indirect patient care than on face-to-face patient care, according to the results of the iCOMPARE trial published in the JAMA Internal...Read More »
A national survey of 118 CDI leaders, including supervisors, managers, and directors, reveals trends in clinical denials and the role of CDI professionals in their prevention and appeal.Read More »
There are only a few more days left to get a discounted hotel room rate for the ACDIS Conference. Reserve your room by Monday, April 29, to take full advantage of the discount. The conference takes place May 20-23 at the Gaylord Palms Resort...Read More »
Anecdotally, the ACDIS team can tell you that more and more CDI professionals—especially those in leadership positions—are seeking out higher level education, pursing masters and doctorate degrees. To get a handle on the number of individuals seeking out these degrees,...Read More »
Angelica Naylor, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, co-leader of the Kansas City, Missouri, local chapter leaders, wrote this letter to her chapter members to encourage new volunteer speaker involvement and to highlight the benefits of volunteering. Leaders can adapt the letter and use it to encourage...Read More »