by Linnea Archibald
Any time ACDIS conducts a survey asking about CDI professionals’ pain points, respondents cite physician education and engagement as one of their top three struggles. And it’s no wonder. Without solid physician backing, CDI efforts will be stymied since their...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
It’s no secret that there’s often a disconnect between CDI specialists and the clinicians performing direct patient care. Physicians can struggle to see the purpose of CDI and might find queries burdensome, while CDI specialists might face challenges connecting...Read More »
In July 2020, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) under the Department of Health and Human Services released a report of findings from audits to determine hospital compliance with Medicare billing requirements when...Read More »
FEATURES 6 Technological impact on physician documentation, workflow 13 Change management during technology implementations 24 Case study: Remote CDI
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by Linnea Archibald
I have a love/hate relationship with technology. Some days, I am so very thankful for the ways it’s enabled me to keep in touch with loved ones who live far away, engage with artists and writers on social media, and even just enjoy a perfectly crafted dog-...Read More »
by Melissa Varnavas
I was having a day. My internet connection was spotty. The temperature had risen to the mid-90s. My deadlines had deadlines, and those were springing deadlines of their own. One of my impending tasks included recording my part in a game of virtual catch with my...Read More »
