Q: We are looking for ways to have our CDI and utilization management (UM)/utilization review (UR) teams work more closely and possibly cross-train the team members. Does anyone currently work closely with the utilization management department or have cross-trained employees? Does...Read More »
Have you heard yet that applications are open to speak at an ACDIS event? We are looking for speakers to present at multiple different in-person events, namely the 2024 ACDIS national conference (held April 8-11, 2024, in Indianapolis) as...Read More »
ACDIS polls allow both the national team and our members a chance to obtain a piece of raw data that can give you a look into industry trends and professional consensus on topics. Sometimes they gather...Read More »
In August of 2022, ACDIS’ own Melissa Varnavas passed away after a brave battle against breast cancer.
Melissa was a beloved member of the ACDIS leadership team for almost 15 years. According to her friends and coworkers, Melissa was often described as a “free spirit” who had the “uncanny...Read More »
Though summer is in full swing, we know ACDIS chapters are always busy planning for future events. If you’re hoping to offer CEUs for the event, make sure to apply at least 30 days in advance to ensure ACDIS can process your request on time (...Read More »
In the words of Taylor Swift… “It’s me. Hi!” and though my byline might look a little different this time around, it’s still me (Hi!). However, you probably know me as Karla Accorto, editor and product coordinator for ACDIS, so I wanted to briefly...Read More »
Median commercial negotiated prices were 33.7% lower at physician-owned hospitals (POH) in comparison with non-physician-owned hospitals, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Likewise...Read More »
Whether low-risk or high-risk, obstetric patients at low-volume rural hospitals showed a higher risk for severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in comparison to rural hospitals that delivered a higher volume of babies, according to a study published in...Read More »
