2023 CDI Leadership Council Research Synopsis

Years of growth have allowed CDI programs to put down deep roots and establish themselves as an indispensable part of an organization’s overall health. CDI programs are an invaluable piece of a healthy healthcare organization’s ecosystem, and their impact can be felt in far reaching areas, but CDI leaders must choose priorities judiciously to avoid scope creep and staff burnout. According to members of the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council, just under 33% have a mission statement specifically for their CDI department to help hone their focus.

In collaboration with 3M Health Information Systems, ACDIS issued a survey in January 2023 to members of the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council to gauge the ways CDI programs are making a difference for their organizations and shaping their practice in response to shifting priorities. The survey gathered data on the current state of CDI involvement in the denials management and clinical validation process, the ways in which CDI teams impact quality metrics, and how CDI teams are optimizing their practices to make a comprehensive difference for their organizations.

After conducting the survey, ACDIS convened three 70-minute panel sessions with Council members to review and interpret the survey results and share proven best practices from their own organizations. This report is a summary of the findings and highlights.