Understanding the nuances and uses of the case mix index (CMI) can seem like a challenge, but once mastered, it can be a helpful tool to both the CDI professional and the C-suite.
Delving into CMI can be intimidating, but it’s really just basic math, said...Read More »
ACDIS wants to facilitate networking opportunities for its members and expand educational opportunities for CDI professionals throughout the country. After all, “ACDIS is a community in which CDI professionals share strategies for successful CDI programs and achieve professional growth. Its...Read More »
The new episode of the ACDIS Podcast is now available! This week, our guests are Ella Elizee, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI educator, and JoAnne Mullins, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI team lead and internal auditor, both at Tampa General Hospital in Florida, and the...Read More »
For ACDIS, each local chapter is different in size, activity, financial accounts, and not all are officially non-profit organizations. As a chapter matures and becomes more formalized, however, establishing bylaws becomes a vital step to ensure the chapter’s longevity and stability.
CDI is a land of opportunity. We know from our recent survey data that more than half of CDI programs plan to hire new staff this year. This staffing expansion is likely partly due to expansions in CDI scope and responsibilities to...Read More »
Four years ago, when Tami McMasters Gomez, MHL, BS-HIM, CCDS, CDIP, the director of coding and CDI services at the University of California Medical Center at Davis in Sacramento, was asked to review the hospital’s contractual agreement for its...Read More »
The Chapter Advisory Committee has officially reconvened and begun their work for the year. This committee exists primarily to support and guide local chapter and networking group leaders by providing resources and best practice advice. When the committee met last week, they commenced their...Read More »
