When asked, most CDI professionals will say that the primary goal of CDI is improved patient care. The idea that CDI is “all about the money” is, as all CDI professionals know, inaccurate and reductive. Yes, CDI efforts can lead to more accurate (and often...Read More »
While financial impact has been a primary concern since the inception of CDI, many organizations share a growing emphasis on quality, especially as payment methodologies continue to shift from strictly fee-for-service to pay-for-performance. Tracking the effect of...Read More »
Historically, CDI specialists have not included quality concerns in their regular chart reviews, leaving such efforts to experts in the quality department. With the advent of pay-for-quality programs and public quality rating systems from CMS, Leapfrog Group...Read More »
A little procrastination never hurt anybody, but if you’re still planning to apply for one of the three ACDIS boards and committees open for new volunteers, time is running short!
After years of working to engage providers and get them on board with CDI efforts, every seasoned CDI professional knows there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some physicians will quickly understand the benefits of improving documentation to help their facility’s...Read More »
To help foster the participation of local chapter members and connect them with the national organization, ACDIS provides members with multiple benefits. First, all members can receive a discount on national membership fees when they complete the...Read More »
