CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

Note from the ACDIS Director: Tell us how we can help

January 15, 2026
ACDIS Guidance

by Rebecca Hendren

ACDIS exists to serve the profession of CDI. That means everything we do is to provide education, support, or research that helps you be the best CDI professional you can be.

We determine where we spend our time by hearing from you, our members and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

News: Outpatient healthcare infrastructure is strained, report finds

January 15, 2026
News, Outpatient CDI

Clinics, specialty groups, and ambulatory care centers are facing systemic strains from the outpatient healthcare infrastructure, according to the Outpatient Pressure Index...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

News: AHA urges MedPAC to recommend higher payment updates ahead of January 15–16 meeting

January 15, 2026
News, Quality & Regulatory

The American Hospital Association (AHA) sent comments to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) ahead of their January meeting regarding payment update recommendations. Specifically, the AHA urged MedPAC to:

  • Recommend higher payment updates for inpatient and outpatient
    • ...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

News: UnitedHealth Group used ‘aggressive strategies’ to maximize MA payments, Senate report says

January 15, 2026
News, Quality & Regulatory

UnitedHealth Group (UHG) used “aggressive strategies” to increase its Medicare Advantage (MA) risk adjustment scores and collect higher payments from MA enrollees’ diagnoses, according to a new Senate Judiciary...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

Q&A: Capturing loss of consciousness status

January 15, 2026
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: I primarily work in the neurosurgery review lane within CDI and am seeking further guidance on best practices for capturing loss of consciousness (LOC) status in cases of traumatic subdural or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Current definitions of LOC appear broad and can be challenging...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

ACDIS update: Join us for a sneak peek at the 2026 ACDIS conference!

January 15, 2026
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Not sure what to expect from this year’s ACDIS conference? Or perhaps you want to see what else you can experience while in Chicago? We invite you to join ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren and ACDIS Editorial Manager of Products and Events Karla Kozak for ...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

ACDIS update: Learn about CDI compensation in the latest Salary Survey report!

January 15, 2026
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

The 2025 CDI Salary Survey report has been released! This data helps ACDIS get a broader picture of the industry, but it can also be a big help to you in your own professional development.

The Salary Survey is of course a...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 20, Issue 3

ACDIS update: Apply to speak at RIS 2026, AHIMA26 by January 26!

January 15, 2026
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The deadline to apply to speak at two great industry events in fall 2026 is right around the corner on January 26! If furthering your professional development made your list of 2026 New Year’s resolutions, this is the perfect opportunity to make headway!

First, consider applying to speak...Read More »

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