In thinking about all the initiatives swirling around the industry, I realize that CDI specialists can become quite confused as they attempt to juggle the increased workload. Core measures, present on admission, patient safety indicators,...Read More »
Patients of physicians using dictated electronic health records appear to be receiving lower quality care than those of physicians who use structured or even free-text documentation. At least that’s the findings of a recent study by Jeffrey A. Linder, PhD, division of general medicine and...Read More »
Editor's Note: This article first published in the 2012 special conference coverage. Read more about last year's event in the July section of the CDI Journal. Early bird...Read More »
by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP
The healthcare industry is increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance various functions, particularly in CDI. AI's potential to streamline processes, improve documentation accuracy,...Read More »
In a recent “CDI Talk” discussion, ACDIS members shared reporting structure details,describing the pros and cons of their situations. Of those participating in the discussion,three reported to quality, one reported to the chief financial officer, and one reported to thechief medical information...Read More »
They say starting a new job can be one of the most stressful of life’s challenges. Imagine changing careers.
Ronalyn Reyes, RN, BSN, has been a CDI specialist for little more than two months. Previously employed by BlueCross BlueShield in its prior-authorization arm, she wanted to...Read More »
Although the requirements of managing CDI programs and their staff at multi-facility hospital systems differ depending on a variety of factors, try the following four best practices for success.Read More »
Implementing and monitoring a CDI program across a system with multiple hospitals is a complex and challenging experience. It requires a great deal of planning and attention to detail to ensure success. If you want to do it as seamlessly as possible,...Read More »
