I love the show MythBusters, even though there are times I just can’t believe their conclusions. For example, I raised my kids believing the infamous five-second rule, and they seemed to have survived quite well...Read More »
by Melissa Varnavas
When I was growing up, I wanted to be a teacher or a writer. I envisioned a life where I could be both. Those familiar with this column, and others, know that I found fulfillment in those ambitions in my role here at ACDIS, as the conduit between your...Read More »
We invite you to nominate a colleague who has made significant contributions to the CDI field for the 2018 ACDIS Achievement Awards. This individual should have made significant contributions to the CDI field,...Read More »
By Katy Good, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS
Over the past years, progressive CDI programs have expanded to additional payer sources, begun targeted mortality reviews, and identified hospital-acquired conditions and Patient Safety Indicators, among other initiatives. Despite this, many CDI...Read More »
Q: I need some help understanding severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM) as it’s my first encounter with APR-DRG factors that may affect reimbursement. First, how does one measure the SOI and ROM? Could you elaborate on how complications or comorbidities (CC) and major CCs...Read More »
Serving on the ACDIS Advisory Board is a huge commitment that requires dedication, patience, and expertise. Members serve as the guiding light to the association and to the profession as a whole over their three-year terms. During that time, members participate in ACDIS’ quarterly membership...Read More »
Lately, it seems as if every CMS update includes the initiative to “reduce the regulatory burden.” Outside of CMS, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and other provider led groups also...Read More »
Of the 4,840 short-term acute care hospitals in the United States, 3,231 of them were part of a hospital system in 2016, according to the American Hospital Association. Though the 2017 data has yet to be released, one might naturally assume the number would increase, as every day seems to bring...Read More »