CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 35

ACDIS update: National office closed for Labor Day

September 2, 2021

The ACDIS national office will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday, September 7, to answer any of your questions and catch up on anything we may have missed.

In the meantime to keep you busy, check out some of the latest things happening...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 35

Local chapter update: Getting involved in local politics

September 2, 2021

by Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS

ACDIS state and local chapters of play a key role in keeping our members informed, educated, and connected. They serve as opportunities for networking, sharing common concerns, and brainstorming solutions. But did you ever consider advocacy as a...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 34

Note from the ACDIS Editor: Time passes in the blink of an eye

August 26, 2021

by Carolyn Riel

I know I’ve written one of these before: a look back at my time so far with ACDIS. But now instead of the humble one-year, I’m coming up on two years once we hit the start of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 34

News: Healthcare executives more likely to factor in employee preference in return-to-work plans

August 26, 2021
CDI Management, News

Nearly one-third (32%) of healthcare leaders surveyed strongly agree that employee preference is the most important factor in developing their return-to-work plans, compared to 25% across all industries as reported by...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 34

News: Pandemic unveils growing suicide crisis for communities of color

August 26, 2021
News

The suicides of more than 100 Black residents in Illinois last year has led locals to call for new prevention efforts focused on Black communities. In 2020, during the pandemic's first year,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 34

News: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receives FDA approval

August 26, 2021
News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, on Monday, August 23, according to a   news release stating the approval of the Pfizer vaccine. The vaccine...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 34

Q&A: Clinical validation queries and financial impact

August 26, 2021
Ask ACDIS

Currently, when we ask clinical validation queries, we do not take a financial impact into account. We only reconcile as "agreed and documented." Our vendor tells us that some facilities are taking a positive financial impact if they are successful in getting the supporting clinical evidence...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 34

ACDIS update: CDI Leadership Council applications close August 31

August 26, 2021

The ACDIS CDI Leadership Council is currently open for applications for the 2021/2022 term. The application period closes on August 31, so there’s only a few days left to apply if you’re interested!

The...Read More »

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