At ACDIS, we recognize that the CDI world is constantly evolving, and physicians are playing greater roles in this arena than ever before. We’re looking to understand the nuances of physician advisors’ roles. For example, what are your primary responsibilities? Are you still practicing...Read More »
Kory Anderson, MD, FACP, CHCQM, is the enterprise medical director for physician advisor services, CDI, and acute care quality at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.Read More »
Attention physician advisors and all CDI professionals who frequently work with these advisors: ACDIS is pleased to announce a page dedicated exclusively to physician advisor content!
It’s no industry secret: There is a growing trend of clinical denials. In the dynamic landscape of healthcare and CDI, the physician advisor’s role has become increasingly critical in order to ensure quality care, effective utilization of...Read More »
by Heather Briggs, MD, PhD, FACP, and Renee P. McGraw, MD, FACOG
When CDI teams develop education programs, most of the content is directed toward physicians and advanced practice practitioners. In the academic hospital setting, this type of education includes trainees such as...Read More »
by Kristin Wallick, MD, FCCP, Joseph A. Cristiano, MD, FACP, CCDS, CHCQM-PHYADV, and Eleanor K. Fertig, MD, ACPA-C, CCDS, CHCQM
The American College of Physician Advisors Clinical Documentation Committee strongly supports the importance of up-to-date, complete, and accurate...Read More »
Peers and colleagues who know me well are keenly aware that the word “denial” makes me irate. The main reason for my denial disdain is due to the fact that payers, who have had no patient contact whatsoever, believe they possess the...Read More »
I recently took a personality test and, after answering a series of questions based on various case scenarios, learned that my strengths are in collaboration and education. It took me some time to reflect on what this meant in the context of working as a...Read More »
