CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 3

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Making CDI a better, more welcoming place

May 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Linnea Archibald
Diversity makes us better. It opens our eyes to new perspectives. It enriches our lives, personally and professionally. Homogeneity can be comfortable, but it isn’t doing us any favors in the short or long term. Listening to and welcoming diverse perspectives...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 3

News: MedPAC votes unanimously for no change to 2023 physician fee schedule

January 20, 2022
News

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) voted unanimously in a public meeting on January 13-14 to recommend the current Medicare physician fee schedule remain the same for 2023. The decision was met with backlash from the...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 3

A voice for everyone: Inclusive and welcoming work environments

May 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Carolyn Riel
When people think about what makes for a great workplace, they might think of an environment that pushes for work-life balance, has management that advocates for and supports the department, and features a team that communicates and works together well. However,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 3

News: Pandemic-shift to virtual care caused an increase in EHR use, study shows

January 20, 2022
News

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) found that the shift to virtual care during the pandemic has driven clinicians to increase EHR use....Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 3

Compromised care for transgender patients: Untying CDI’s hands

May 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Carolyn Riel
Culturally, those in the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, plus) community are finally beginning to be accepted for who they are. While the healthcare landscape is starting to change alongside the cultural understandings,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 3

News: Study finds racial and ethnic in-hospital mortality disparities during pandemic

January 20, 2022
News

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Health Forum looked at Medicare beneficiaries during the coronavirus pandemic, finding racial and ethnic disparities in mortality in...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 3

Guest column: When trying not to offend the offender…

May 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Angelica Naylor, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, CDIP

Diversity can be defined through different lenses. Whatever makes you different or unique from your teammate or colleague makes you diverse. Diversity is imperative for teams, departments, and organizational success. Companies...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 3

Q&A: Podcast recap, community acquired pneumonia clinical and coding updates (part 2)

January 20, 2022
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

I am wondering about new rules related to community-acquired pneumonia clinical guidelines?Read More »

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