CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 21

News: Diagnostic errors may contribute to malpractice suits

May 27, 2021
Denials & Appeals, News

It may seem logical, but clinical judgement—or mistakes thereof—represents a serious concern in relation to malpractice suits according to a CRICO Strategies study, MedPage Today reported. Diagnosis-related malpractice cases cost nearly $2 billion, in commercial liability payouts....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 21

News: OIG audit finds Anthem received $3.47 million in overpayments for specific diagnosis codes

May 27, 2021
Denials & Appeals, News

More than $3 million could be owed by Anthem, according to an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit. Anthem reportedly submitted unsupported diagnosis codes for “123 of the 203 enrollee-years,” for seven high-risk groups....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 21

Q&A: Real-time chat functionality

May 27, 2021
Ask ACDIS

How can real-time chat function in an electronic health record (EHR) be used? Are CDI specialists and physicians receptive to a real-time chat?Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 21

ACDIS update: Take the travel and education survey

May 27, 2021
Education

As more people are getting themselves vaccinated and regulations are lifting, ACDIS has been trying to keep in touch with our membership and learn how much travel folks are comfortable with.

More specifically, we want to know what your organizational plans are for travel within the next...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 21

ACDIS update: May 20 Quarterly Call recording available now

May 27, 2021
Education

ACDIS’ second quarterly call was held on Thursday, May 20. In this call, we dug a little deeper into the emerging role of the CDI educator. Joined by representatives from the Henry Ford Health System in Michigan, as well as folks from HonorHealth in Arizona, and NovantHealth in North Carolina,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 21

ACDIS update: Seeking submissions for successful denials letter and provider engagement metrics

May 27, 2021
Denials & Appeals, Physician Queries

The ACDIS Forms & Tools Committee works to review materials donated to the ACDIS community for publication in the Forms & Tools Library for accuracy, compliance, relevance, and effectiveness.

While we often receive samples...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 21

Local chapter update: Follow Michigan’s lead and create a conference survey

May 27, 2021

Much like ACDIS national’s survey into travel plans for the coming months, the Michigan ACDIS chapter created its own survey to plan its fall conference.

If you are planning to hold a local chapter meeting later this summer or fall, consider making your own survey to see if an in-person...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 20

Note from the Editorial Director: May 20 Quarterly Conference Call focuses on education

May 20, 2021
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Melissa Varnavas

The CDI role is diversifying, expanding. Opportunities are growing. During our February ACDIS Quarterly Conference Call my colleagues and I reviewed the data from the most recent CDI Salary Survey...Read More »

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