CCDS Coordinator Penny Richards just sent out another round of snail mail letters to CCDS holders who are more than 45 days late on their recertification. These folks have surpassed the grace period for their recertification and have entered the “inactive” stage.Read More »
Before my time in CDI, in the cold, deep darkness of the ED night, sepsis was an annoyance. Everywhere there was a sepsis flag popping up in the EHR, few of which actually meant anything.Read More »
Some members tell us they start their day with a cup of coffee and the ACDIS website. We think that’s a great way to stay on top of the new and tools available to help you throughout your CDI day. Especially since ACDIS routinely runs polls and surveys to get to the bottom of current CDI trends...Read More »
ACDIS’ sister publication, Revenue Cycle Advisor, needs your help with a quick, eight-question survey as they develop new educational offerings for HIM managers and directors. They would greatly appreciate your input!Read More »
It was early morning and I was up to my elbows (literally) inside a huge turkey. No one else was up but the doctor in our family. We chatted as I dressed the turkey and he answered his charting deficiencies on a laptop nearby.Read More »
Show me the money. The Jerry Maguire quote is a phrase CDI professionals are likely also familiar with. Originally, CDI programs cropped up under the financial department with the goal of ensuring accurate reimbursement for the services provided to the patients.Read More »
One way ACDIS Advisory Board connects with the membership regularly is through their annual panel discussion at the ACDIS conference. While they could wax poetic on their own about the CDI industry, they want to talk about the things...Read More »
Every other week, ACDIS Director Brian Murphy takes to the microphone on ACDIS Radio to discuss the CDI profession with industry leaders and thinkers. Though each show brings something wonderful to the table, September offered three shows looking...Read More »