On April 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule to delay the ICD-10 code set implementation date from October 1, 2013, to October 1, 2014. In a letter, the ACDIS Advisory Board encouraged members to “stay the course with ICD-9 and ICD-10 documentation...Read More »
Although the requirements of managing CDI programs and their staff at multi-facility hospital systems differ depending on a variety of factors, try the following four best practices for success.Read More »
Implementing and monitoring a CDI program across a system with multiple hospitals is a complex and challenging experience. It requires a great deal of planning and attention to detail to ensure success. If you want to do it as seamlessly as possible,...Read More »
Editor’s note: The following individuals were recently chosen to lead local ACDIS chapters in their areas. ACDIS currently has more than 40 local chapters across the country and is helping to facilitate additional networking efforts for CDI professionals in specialty areas. For...Read More »
ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald sends out “missed connections” emails with questions from Council members on a regular basis. Anyone with experience related to one of the questions was invited to respond and Archibald connected them with the question-asker. In order to share...Read More »
Look for special e-mail instructions in the coming week directing ACDIS members to an online voting page to determine the association’s four new advisory board members. The page will include the nominees’ background in CDI and information on why they are seeking election.