CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

Note from the Editorial Director: Mark season changes with a splash

September 9, 2021

by Melissa Varnavas

My family and I spent this past Labor Day weekend kayaking the Ipswich River. Our goal was to make it to Perkins Island where the kids were going to enjoy a summer fling—jumping from an aged rope swing. Only, when we got there—in record time—the top half of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

News: Sutter Health to pay $90 million in False Claims Act lawsuit settlement

September 9, 2021
News

Sutter Health has agreed to pay $90 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve allegations that the entity violated the False Claims Act by “...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

News: Access to EHR clinical notes makes chronic condition patients more likely to continue care plan

September 9, 2021
News

Access to EHR clinical notes lead patients with more than two chronic conditions to better remember their care plan, adhere to medications as prescribed, and overall gain a better understanding of their medications, according to a study published by...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

News: UnitedHealthcare boosts efforts to address SDOH

September 9, 2021
News

UnitedHealthcare hopes newly added data analytics will bolster its efforts related to social determinants of health (SDOH), its Chief Consumer Officer, Rebecca Madsen, MBA, told ...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

Q&A: Assigning a principal diagnosis

September 9, 2021
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

When a patient comes in with two diagnoses and the documentation reflects that either could be the principal diagnosis, do we choose the principal as the diagnosis that is being treated more intensely, or do we choose the higher paying DRG? Is it true that when a patient comes in with two...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

ACDIS update: Loyal Listener Library options for every need

September 9, 2021
Education

The ACDIS Loyal Listener Library gives you access to all of our industry-leading webinars. With options for unlimited access, six programs, or three programs, there’s an option for every facility size and need.

The unlimited option gives you access to our webinars for an entire year, and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

ACDIS update: CDI Week starts next week!

September 9, 2021
Education

It’s almost here! We are all always excited for: CDI Week! This celebration of CDI professionals takes place annually during the third week of September, meaning the 2021 CDI Week starts next week on September 13th and continues through Friday...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 36

ACDIS update: Don’t forget to keep track of your ongoing CEUs

September 9, 2021
Education

Are you a CCDS or CCDS-O credential holder? Don’t forget that you need to keep track of your ongoing continuing education credits (CEUs). Your credential is good for two years, meaning once you hit that two year mark it’s time to recertify!

CCDS certification holders must...Read More »

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