One of the most problematic issues in CDI since its inception has been locating, interpreting, and applying official guidelines and regulations as they relate to the profession. ACDIS has been at the forefront of adjudicating this process for both new and experienced members for years. But, we...Read More »
According to CMS, 91% of all clinicians eligible for MIPS participated in the Quality Payment Program, exceeding the goal of 90% participation. Furthermore, the submission rates for rural...Read More »
Last week, ACDIS received an email from a member asking how many CDI programs reconcile severity of illness SOI/ROM mismatches. So, ACDIS opened a polling question to get to the bottom of this member’s question.Read More »
This morning, the “CMS guy,” as he referred to himself, took the stage to open Day 2 of the 2018 ACDIS conference. David S. Nilasena, MD, MSPH, MS, the chief medical office for CMS’ Dallas Regional Office, shared some insight into the new CMS programs aimed at improving quality and reducing...Read More »
At the 2018 AHA Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, May 7, CMS administrator Seema Verma focused on the agency’s efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and continued move from a fee-for-service to value-based system...Read More »