by Carolyn Riel
It’s no secret that there’s often a disconnect between CDI specialists and the clinicians performing direct patient care. Physicians can struggle to see the purpose of CDI and might find queries burdensome, while CDI specialists might face challenges connecting...Read More »
In July 2020, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) under the Department of Health and Human Services released a report of findings from audits to determine hospital compliance with Medicare billing requirements when...Read More »
by Merle Zuel, RN, CCDS
Physician engagement strategies boil down to understanding the physician’s documentation burden within the EHR system to ensure educational efforts are effective. Instead of putting out fires in a reactive, retrospective manner, it’s better to be proactive...Read More »
FEATURES 6 Technological impact on physician documentation, workflow 13 Change management during technology implementations 24 Case study: Remote CDI
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by Linnea Archibald
I have a love/hate relationship with technology. Some days, I am so very thankful for the ways it’s enabled me to keep in touch with loved ones who live far away, engage with artists and writers on social media, and even just enjoy a perfectly crafted dog-...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
With most patient charts now housed in EHRs, technology has become a standard part of the healthcare industry. Growing technological adoption, however, means physicians spend an increasing amount of time on computers and using technology. Physicians sometimes meet...Read More »