According to the 2018 CDI Week Industry Overview Survey, more than 50% of CDI professionals review outpatient records. Yet, it can be difficult to find resources and practical help on these endeavors since it’s a new area of expansion for many programs.Read More »
Until recently, if you downloaded the PDF version of the ACDIS Code of Ethics, you would be getting a copy of values and ethical principles outlined in the Code alone. However, ACDIS also has a...Read More »
Many of you are preparing for your fall local chapter events and are giddy with anticipation. But, with those fun fall festivities comes a lot of work and responsibilities for chapter leaders to consider.Read More »
Veteran ACDIS members will remember the CDI Roadmap in its original form—a page on our previous website with purple-framed signposts and cartoon highway heading off into an orange background....Read More »
The country's first, state-mandated, public reporting initiative for sepsis, implemented in 2013, has increased compliance with sepsis care bundles for patients with severe sepsis and...Read More »
Hospitals may be better at preventing early readmissions but outpatient clinics and home-based interventions are better for preventing late readmissions, according to...Read More »
Clinicians working in ambulatory surgical centers may soon have more discretion over when to conduct comprehensive medical H&Ps, if CMS’ proposed changes to the Medicare Conditions of Participation and Conditions for Coverage are implemented.Read More »