When I started learning how to be an educator, I quickly learned the saying “seven times, seven ways.” The idea being we need to hear information repeatedly and receive it in a variety of ways before we are able to learn and...Read More »
A large number of hospitals across the country have some version of a CDI program in place. With ICD-10 implementation on our heels, it is recommended by AHIMA that all hospitals have a “mature” CDI program in place by October 1, 2014.
CDI professionals must educate facilities and physicians about the importance of accurately capturing the entire disease process because physicians, unfortunately, are frequently reluctant to document additional disease processes in the charts of patients who are obviously about to die.Read More »
Over the past several years, the idea of a Council member book club has come up repeatedly. In response to this request, ACDIS will launch Council member-led and coordinated book clubs in January 2026. We hope that these groups allow you to form relationships with your peers and that you’ll...Read More »
Clinical and HIM teams in healthcare organizations are increasingly strained by administrative burdens that compromise both patient care and financial outcomes. These challenges stem from fragmented technology, a shortage of skilled professionals, and complex authorization and documentation...Read More »
