Note from the Editorial Manager: Physician advisor tip sheets, survey, and boot camp, oh my!
by Karla Kozak
Whether you’re just starting along the yellow brick road that is CDI, or you’ve been living in the Emerald City of complete documentation and accurate reimbursement for some time, there’s no place like ACDIS for physician advisors.
The good news is that you don’t have to journey to Oz—or somewhere over the rainbow—to gain access to our library of physician advisor resources. We have a variety of free, ACDIS-member exclusive, and paid offerings at the ACDIS website, including:
- Physician Advisor Boot Camp: An online, self-paced program where graduates earn the ACDIS Physician Advisor Certificate and are allowed to use the designation ACDIS-Approved Physician Advisor in their resumes, biographical information, and email signatures
- Physician advisor-specific resources: Exclusive reports, tips sheets, webinars, and more designed with physician advisors in mind
- Physician Advisor Mastermind: A small cohort that meets bimonthly to problem-solve in real-time; members must be apply, and applications open each November
- ACDIS Physician Advisor Committee: Dedicated to providing collective expertise and written guidance for physician advisors in CDI—and currently accepting applications for new volunteers through the end of the month
- Provider Education Microlearning Series: 30+ quick-hit modules that can be assigned to providers in custom combinations, detailing documentation tips for clinical conditions and breaking down key concepts like risk adjustment, compliance, and code assignment
- ACDIS Physician PRO: A comprehensive tool designed specifically with physicians in mind that allows them convenient access to guidance-related diagnostic criteria and documentation requirements.
- CDI Strategies: A weekly e-newsletter highlighting new resources, upcoming webinars, and industry news
- ACDIS Podcast: A biweekly show for all CDI professionals focused on the latest industry hot topics
Plus, I’m pleased to share that our 2026 physician advisor survey is still open! However, unlike the Wicked Witch of the West, we don’t have a crystal ball to gain insight into the challenges you face (or an army of flying monkeys, despite my requests). Therefore, this is your chance to tell us more about your role as a physician advisor so that we can continue to develop resources to aid you in your efforts. Click here to make your voice heard across the poppy fields, through the wicked forest, and all the way to Munchkinland.
If you have any questions, know there’s no need to ask the Wizard! With just a few clicks of your mouse (bonus points if it’s ruby red), you can send me an email instead. With ACDIS at your side, anything is possible—even defying gravity.
Editor’s note: Kozak is the editorial manager, products and events, at ACDIS. Contact her at Karla.Kozak@hcpro.com.