CDI departments across the country have brought significant value to their organizations. However, CDI professionals understandably experience frustration when they feel isolated, unsupported, or unable to influence change. Leadership can help overcome these roadblocks. This position paper will...Read More »
Q:How does the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) determine which reviews to perform? Does SMRC work for CMS or our Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)? Read More »
We started small, with just a handful of members. Their excitement, infectious. Soon ACDIS Director Brian Murphy organized a conference, nearly 200 people attended. There were just 13 speakers at that event. Not a day goes by that we don’t marvel at the growth...Read More »
While the American Medical Association (AMA) supports some of CMS’ proposals for year two of the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP), in some areas, it’s urging CMS to do more to...Read More »
Q: What are some times when it might be acceptable for a provider to copy and paste medical information into an electronic health record (EHR) and when is it absolutely not acceptable...Read More »
Every year, facilities across the country celebrate the efforts of their CDI teams for one week in September. Though ACDIS believes CDI professionals deserve accolades throughout the year, CDI Week is a time to pull out all the stops. This year’s festivities take place September 18-22 and the...Read More »