Journal articles tend to be 750-1,500 words long and, while the topic is left to the author, each edition of the Journal does center around a particular theme and contributors are encouraged to submit articles related to those themes.

The 2027 deadlines and topics are as follows:

January/February: Query Practices and Provider Education
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
March/April: Clinical and Coding
- Deadline: February 1, 2027
May/June: The Future of CDI
- Deadline: April 1, 2027
July/August: Professional Development and Program Success
- Deadline: June 1, 2027
September/October: Denials Prevention and Appeals
- Deadline: August 1, 2027
November/December: Quality and Risk Adjustment
- Deadline: October 1, 2027

The details for submitting to the CLI can be found on the Leadership Council pages.

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