Local chapters and topic-based networking groups are but one of the (many) marvelous aspects of ACDIS as an organization. While the groups are volunteer-led, ACDIS national offers continued support and benefits both for those leading and those joining chapters. Read More »
FEATURES 6 A rose by any other name: Denials in unconventional settings 24 Case study: Addressing the collective problem of denials 29 Case study: Establishing...Read More »
One of my favorite parts of the annual ACDIS conference is getting to put faces to names. Whether it’s for CEU applications, podcast questions, committee meetings, or something else entirely, I email with so...Read More »
Over the years, CDI has increasingly found themselves in the trenches of denials management. According to the 2023 CDI Week Industry Survey, just under 59% of respondents are currently involved in the denials management or appeals process at their organization...Read More »
With the start of the new year, Healthgrades has released their 2024 America’s 100 Best Hospitals list. These hospitals are in the top 2% in the nation for exhibiting consistent clinical...Read More »
“Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?” Shakespeare asks us. Likewise, are denials so different across organizations and settings? At first glance, it might seem so. As the CDI profession expands, it develops more niches and areas of special expertise,...Read More »
As the denials and appeals team lead and coding doc-analyst at Parkview Health, I am very involved in our denials team and its processes. Health organizations have seen a steady increase in denials, and Parkview is no exception. We’ve seen an average of...Read More »