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Director’s note, 4
Advisory board qualifications/ expectations revamped, new elections process developed.

LTACs explore CDI opportunities, 5
The complicated level of care required for LTAC patients makes the role of the CDI specialist even more important. Learn more about how CDI specialists perform reviews in this setting.

Ask ACDIS, 11
James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS, discusses clinical criteria and documentation requirements for coding SIRS.

Value-based purchasing, 13
CMS plans to reimburse facilities based on quality measures. Find out how CDI programs can help improve facility outcomes.

CDI efforts in the ED, 15
Hear how programs aim to expand their efforts.

ICD-10 implementation timeline, 18
Incorporate CDI efforts into ICD-10 preparation.
 

 

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