As a 10-year veteran of a successful CDI program, I am accustomed to being asked, “How did you build your program?” My response invariably is how vital it is to bring your physicians on board.
Before you respond, “But you don’t know...Read More »
JA Thomas expanded its CDI offerings to include the ED and other points of entry roughly two years ago, says Mel Tully, MSN, CCDS, senior vice president of clinical services and education for the consulting firm. The organization calls individuals who perform these roles “clinical...Read More »
In the aggressive post-discharge auditing environment where I now find myself practicing medicine, I and my colleagues are subject to heavy scrutiny by CMS and private insurers. Observation versus inpatient status review is the new focus of these non-...Read More »
If you are looking to recognize your incredible CDI colleagues for all the work they do, we encourage you to nominate them for our ACDIS Achievement Awards. Or, if you’re interested in highlighting your entire team rather than one outstanding individual, then fill out a poster proposal for the...Read More »
