ACDIS frequently fields questions from those working in nursing, coding, case management, and other areas seeking insight into how to gain experience with clinical documentation integrity (CDI) efforts and transition into the role.Read More »
CMS plans to hold a call to discuss the MS-DRG CC/MCC comprehensive analysis discussed in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed and final rules on Tuesday, October 8, 2-3 p.m. eastern.
The call will include a review of the method used to determine...Read More »
Just over 25% of healthcare leaders cite a lack of resources as the primary barrier to implementing a value-based care model, according to a Definitive Healthcare survey. Nearly 20% attribute gaps in interoperability as a sizable impediment, while another 17% cite the unpredictability of revenue...Read More »
CDI management has to be creative when it comes to staff retention.
Consider what it costs to train a CDI specialist. Most of the time, CDI specialists are hired with no experience. To start, they likely need up to three months of training and oversight. This can get costly, as it can add...Read More »
As the baby boomer generation ages, their movement from active engagement in the workforce to retirement affects a host of profession types and poses serious risks to the nation’s healthcare institutions. Such news has been like a thunder cloud building over the past decade.Read More »
Every year, ACDIS calls on CDI professionals to participate in its salary survey to gain insight into how those in the field are being compensated for their work and to assess the growth of the roles and requirements related to...Read More »
Health record documentation matters just as much as it did in 2007 when ACDIS was founded. In fact, it matters more than ever with affects far beyond reimbursement.
“Improvement” is a positive word. It implies forward movement, getting better at a chosen activity or practice. Merriam-...Read More »