I just got off a planning call with half-dozen members of chapter leadership from the “show-me” state and, believe me, they’ve got something to show-off at their upcoming, first-annual, full-day conference on Saturday, October 15, at Boone Hospital Center in...Read More »
Those applying to take the CCDS exam or recertify will no longer have to write their applications by hand. We recently got some new applications in the form of editable PDFs, which you can complete on your computer.
The new forms are now available on the ACDIS website for exams, re-exams...Read More »
I have enjoyed being an instructor for ACDIS and HCPro for almost three years, now. Having the opportunity to travel across the country and teach others about the CDI profession has definitely been a rewarding experience for me. Even though each Boot...Read More »
We are only a few days from officially launching the sixth annual Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Week. This week is a time to recognize CDI specialists for the critical role they perform in within the healthcare industry. It's also a time for those working as CDI specialists to thank...Read More »
The American Hospital Association (AHA) hopes to streamline Medicare quality reporting and payment program measures by focusing on high priority quality issues, incorporating a socioeconomic adjustment to the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), and reforming the existing Hospital-...Read More »
Providers will be able to choose how they participate in the first Quality Payment Program (QPP) performance period set to begin January 1, 2017, according to a statement by CMS.Read More »
A number of local chapters will be holding events next week in honor of the sixth annual CDI Week. South Carolina and Maryland both “kick-off” CDI Week with events this Friday. Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Maine each hold their meetings next week. The Association of Pediatric Documentation...Read More »
As we gear up to celebrate CDI professionals across the country with our annual week of recognition, we realize that many of our readers may be looking to launch their careers in CDI. Whether you’re looking for your first CDI job, or are looking to...Read More »
