by Kathleen Romero, MSN, RN, CCDS-O, EBP-C, Cynthia Beal, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, and Blanca Arguello, MSN, RN
Inpatient and outpatient CDI programs share a common set of objectives centered around ensuring clear and comprehensive clinical documentation. These efforts are ultimately...Read More »
Whether it is to acquire new staff or merely to avoid reductions in the department, CDI—though it is a critical component of a health system’s infrastructure—must always be able to consistently demonstrate its value to key stakeholders.
When I began my career as a CDI professional, I learned that if there is conflicting documentation in the health record, the documentation of the attending physician supersedes that of any other provider. It is something I have taught to...Read More »
Striking the balance between meaningful and measurable when setting an expectation is much more comparable to a trapeze act than a walk in the park. Quantifiable efforts are the easiest to track and measure for impact, but often the more qualitative efforts...Read More »
To say I was naïve when I accepted the role of CDI program physician advisor would be a gross understatement. All I could think after accepting the offer was, “What a difference I am going to make!” However, once the reality of how...Read More »
“Gains in life expectancy across global populations are recognized as a societal achievement,” wrote a group of researchers in a newly publishedJAMA Network Open article. “Increased lifespan, however,...Read More »
CMS recently issued a proposed rule for 2026, which includes provisions aimed at limiting cost-sharing for Medicare Advantage (MA) behavioral health services to be no greater than traditional Medicare rates, according to...Read More »
