ACDIS update: Vendor selection white paper published
Effectively managing a CDI department is difficult without software and analytical support. This fact is reflected in the number of businesses, consulting firms, and vendor analytics available for that purpose.
A 2015 report from Black Book (released prior to the implementation of ICD-10) indicated that 24% of hospitals outsourced clinical documentation audit, review, and programming. By the third quarter of 2015, that number had nearly tripled, with 71% of hospitals planning on engaging a CDI services partner to help them adapt to the new code set (Black Book Market Research LLC, 2014).
With the advent of healthcare pay-for-performance efforts, an increased rate of denials, and a wave of new technology and supported products, these numbers are expected to increase.
In light of this increased need for technology and the prevalence of options available, ACDIS’ new white paper, “Find the right vendor for your organization: Best practices for getting started,” offers a summary of services typically offered by CDI vendors and strategies and best practices for engaging the best vendor for your organization.
While ACDIS does not endorse any particular vendor or service, this paper is designed to help guide you in your selection processes to the best possible option for your unique needs and goals.