As a 10-year veteran of a successful CDI program, I am accustomed to being asked, “How did you build your program?” My response invariably is how vital it is to bring your physicians on board.
Before you respond, “But you don’t know...Read More »
The 83rd AHIMA Convention and Exhibit takes place in a few days and ACDIS is proud to support the efforts of the HIM professionals who work so diligently to ensure the accuracy and security of the medical record. A few...Read More »
Documentation improvement staff often struggle with principal diagnosis selection. A clear understanding of the definition of principal diagnosis and the factors that play into principal diagnosis selection is extremely important, although often confusing.
Well, we’re almost here at Clinical Documentation Improvement Week, which begins this Sunday, Sept. 18Almost since day 1 of the start of ACDIS back on Oct. 1, 2007, our members have asked (clamored might be a better word) for a week to recognize this unique profession. It’s finally here!...Read More »
If you’re looking for an easy, inexpensive way to celebrate the first annual Clinical Documentation Improvement Week Sept. 18-24, consider having some fun with photographs of your CDI team.
Provena and Resurrection Hospitals, which includes eight hospitals plus Provena Corporate,...Read More »
Conference call
The next quarterly conference call for ACDIS members is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, from 1-2 p.m. ET. ACDIS members should have received their dial-in instructions via e-mail. To access the call, dial the toll-free number, and enter the password/guest...Read More »
We are currently seeking speakers to present at the 2012 ACDIS fifth Annual Conference, to be held May 10-11, 2012 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.
Is that special person you or a colleague?
We seek speakers to present on all aspects of clinical...Read More »
ACDIS is sponsoring the industry’s first Clinical Documentation Improvement Week on Sept. 18-24, 2011. As part of the week’s offerings, we are providing an industry outlook survey on a handful of hot topics in the CDI industry. The results of the survey will be made publicly available....Read More »
