CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

Note from the Instructor: Embracing discomfort by fostering collaboration and growth

August 24, 2023
ACDIS Guidance

by Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS

We all have t-shirts that are our favorites. Mine are three of varying colors that are worn to the point of being paper thin, even friable I would say. These shirts are at least 10 years old, yet I love how they feel and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

News: Hospital prices much higher for commercial plans than MA prices for same service, study says

August 24, 2023
News

Median hospital prices showed a notable discrepancy between commercial plans and Medicare Advantage (MA) negotiated by the same insurer, in the same hospital, and for the same services, according to a...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

News: CMS announces changes to 2024 ACO REACH model based on stakeholder feedback

August 24, 2023
News, Quality & Regulatory

In a recent news release, CMS announced changes to the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) model for the performance year (PY) 2024. The value-based model began...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

News: COVID hospitalizations climb for fifth week in a row, data shows

August 24, 2023
News

After reaching an all-time low of about 6,300 hospitalizations per week in July, new hospitalizations for COVID-19 have increased each week since, according to updated CDC figures. Nationwide, 12,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

Q&A: Yes/no query for post-op hematoma

August 24, 2023
Ask ACDIS, Physician Queries

Q: The provider linked a post-op CT finding of “probable hematoma” in their documentation. Per the ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice brief, a “yes or no” query...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

ACDIS update: Members invited to August 31 Quarterly Conference Call focused on FY 2024 IPPS final rule, KPIs in CDI

August 24, 2023
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The third ACDIS Quarterly Conference Call will now be held on Thursday, August 31, at 1 p.m. eastern, due to the ongoing ACDIS Encore event that ends today.

Join...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

ACDIS update: Leadership Council applications close in one week on Thursday, August 31!

August 24, 2023
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

Are you a CDI leader who would like to meet, connect, and network with other leaders across the country?

Then submit an application to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 34

ACDIS update: Join us September 21 for a free webinar to celebrate CDI Week 2023!

August 24, 2023
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Every year, ACDIS conducts a CDI Industry Survey as part of our CDI Week celebration to gain insight and understanding into individual and institutional trends across the CDI industry.

This year, the survey garnered more than 700 responses, with questions regarding provider engagement,...Read More »

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