by Brian Grossart, BSN, RN, CCDS-O, and Jenny Seisser, MSN, RN
No matter the size of your CDI program’s current footprint, change is inevitable, and growth is non-negotiable. Whether it’s building a program’s efficiency and reach via technology, or recruiting physician champions...Read More »
Leading up to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) vote on 2026 payment updates, the American Hospital Association (AHA) issued a response criticizing the proposals, according to...Read More »
At its core, CDI is about representing the complete and accurate story of the patient, but this cannot be accomplished without critical documentation provided by ancillary clinicians, specialty lines, and staff.
As such, these voices are vital in terms of...Read More »
Q: Our physicians are answering our CDI queries and agreeing to the proposed diagnoses but not carrying their documentation forward into their subsequent notes and discharge summary. If your health system has found a solution to help providers carry the query response forward into...Read More »
A CDI program without executive leadership buy-in is a lot like standing in a room with a dozen locked doors: You’ll find it difficult to get very far. Unfortunately, there is no master key to unlock them all at once. Some doors simply need to be knocked on, while...Read More »
by Amy Ruane, MSN, RN, CCDS, and Leah Wieting, MSN, FNP-C, CCDS
In healthcare, we’ve all had the unfortunate experience of starting a new job and being thrown in the deep end with little to no orientation. It's sink or swim. Some keep their heads above water and dog-paddle their...Read More »
