Since its inception, artificial intelligence (AI) has been touted as the next breakthrough in modern technology—one that, in its most extreme formulations, could either save humanity via its wide-ranging applications or annihilate the human race as we know it....Read More »
by Cathy Farraher Nakhoul, RN, BSN, MBA, CCM, CCDS
Successfully managing inpatient stay denials should begin long before they occur and depends on having excellent case management, CDI, and coding departments. Although these departments have differing duties, they all play a part...Read More »
by Heather Briggs, MD, PhD, FACP, and Renee P. McGraw, MD, FACOG
When CDI teams develop education programs, most of the content is directed toward physicians and advanced practice practitioners. In the academic hospital setting, this type of education includes trainees such as...Read More »
Every year, ACDIS celebrates all those who belong to the CDI profession with a full week of recognition sharing education, resources, and activities. CDI Week 2024 will take place September 16–20, and this year, the theme...Read More »
FEATURES 6 A rose by any other name: Denials in unconventional settings 24 Case study: Addressing the collective problem of denials 29 Case study: Establishing...Read More »
One of my favorite parts of the annual ACDIS conference is getting to put faces to names. Whether it’s for CEU applications, podcast questions, committee meetings, or something else entirely, I email with so...Read More »
Over the years, CDI has increasingly found themselves in the trenches of denials management. According to the 2023 CDI Week Industry Survey, just under 59% of respondents are currently involved in the denials management or appeals process at their organization...Read More »
With the start of the new year, Healthgrades has released their 2024 America’s 100 Best Hospitals list. These hospitals are in the top 2% in the nation for exhibiting consistent clinical...Read More »