During this time of social distancing, many local chapters leaders are looking for ways to connect with their members virtually. While many groups have moved their previously planned live events to online platforms, another great way to connect across the distance is by sending chapter e-...Read More »
How many of you remember the nursing days of “see one, do one, teach one?” Of having Nurse Wretched (not Ratchet) hanging over your shoulder while inserting your first Foley catheter in a female grumbling “just look for the...Read More »
The world is changing hour-by-hour as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. In an effort to flatten the curve and keep vulnerable folks safe, many office workers have made the transition to working from home. Like many of our CDI friends across the...Read More »
With a surge of COVID-19 patients expected at the nation's hospitals, children’s hospitals can be part of the solution to support broader communities,...Read More »
Anthem is currently facing a False Claims Act lawsuit from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for submitting inaccurate diagnosis codes to get a higher Medicare...Read More »
The state of New York issued an executive order directly effecting the work of health information management (HIM) professionals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the state of New York has over 83,000...Read More »
Q: We are seeing an influx of possible COVID-19 patients at our facility. How can we prepare to query for COVID-19-related documentation and coding issues that are bound to come our way due to the newness of the diagnosis?Read More »
With travel restricted and in-person events postponed and cancelled, CCDS and CCDS-O holders may be on the hunt for some virtual CEU opportunities to meet the requirements for recertification. ACDIS members have access to many avenues for CEU acquisition, but there are also a number of options...Read More »