Take a look at the list of upcoming events below and you’ll note that the fall has been a busy one for our volunteer ACDIS chapter leaders across the country. Last week, Missouri held it’s big meeting with more than 100 people in attendance and there are half a dozen events coming up this week....Read More »
Every job is a learning experience, and I learned more than a few things during my tenure as a county and state health director. One was that when you shake hands with someone, always say “Nice to see you.” If it’s the first time you’re meeting...Read More »
“It has something to do with healthcare documentation compliance.” That’s what I told people when asked about my new job with ACDIS. They sort of nodded slowly, eyes slightly squinted in questioning skepticism, and changed the subject.
Oceanside Medical Group, a clinic providing mental health services in Santa Monica, California, is disputing an Office of Inspector General (OIG) report that estimated the group received $2.6 million in overpayments for...Read More »
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an analysis stating that roughly 25% of the $3.8 trillion spent annually in the U.S. on healthcare can be characterized as waste.Read More »
As of last week, just short of 1,300 cases of e-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported. Cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and one U.S. territory, with 26 deaths...Read More »
There are only a few more days left to get the discounted hotel room rate for the ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI. Reserve your room by Monday, October 21, to take full advantage of the discount. The event takes place November 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas.Read More »