As some of you know, I recently returned from a three-month maternity leave. Though the transition back into working life hasn’t been without challenges, something has struck me in a new way about the ACDIS membership upon my return: It is a place of...Read More »
On May 21, CMS announced that it will begin annual audits of all Medicare Advantage (MA) plans dating from 2018 to 2024, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA).Read More »
Sustained midlife weight reduction, without the use of surgical or pharmacological methods, yields positive health benefits beyond reducing the risk for diabetes, a new study published in JAMA Network Open...Read More »
Recent data from the National Vital Statistics System shows life expectancy for the United States population increased from 77.5 years in 2022 to 78.4 in 2023; during that same time period, the mortality rate decreased by 6.0% from 798.8 deaths per 100,000 of the standard population to 750.5....Read More »
Q: According to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, the stage of a pressure injury can be taken from a nurse's documentation, provided it is also documented by a provider in the same location and with the same etiology. Institutions have the...Read More »
Effective engagement between CDI specialists and physician advisors is essential for accurate clinical documentation, improved patient care, and compliance with healthcare regulations.Read More »
Have you ever wanted to call into talk radio, but never got the chance? Or, maybe, you’ve had a few burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask your favorite talk show host?
Well now you can! The ACDIS Podcast is presently soliciting your questions for an upcoming episode.Read More »
