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E-query advice from system vendor, p. 4
Jonathan L. Elion, MD,FACC, explores how new technology leads to better data.

Director’s note, p. 6
Nearly 90 speakers apply to present at the 2011 ACDIS conference in Orlando.

HCC presents additional opportunity for CDI, p. 7
Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, discusses Medicare Advantage Hierarchical Condition Categories.

Review definitions for acute kidney injury, p. 9
Jon Arnott, MD, CMQ, offers clinical indicators from the National Kidney Foundation.

Surviving the CCDS, p. 11
Get advice on how to master the exam from those who’ve taken it.

Maxim moment, p. 18
Incorporate government initiatives into CDI program initiatives.

Benchmark report, p. 22
More than 300 ACDIS members answer questions about their facility’s ICD-10 preparations.