Jonathan L. Elion, MD, FACC, provides a presentation about CDI efforts that is ready to be given to   physicians while also supplying commentary about  the presentation, along with examples, tips, and stories about the challenges of this important task.

Jennifer M. Conroy, RN, BSN; John R. Houskamp, MD describe Gundersen Health System’s high response rate and how the system achieved this high level of engagement and the strategies it employed.

William E. Haik, MD, FCCP, CDIP, explains why and how physicians should be involved in the  documentation of the health record, interrupted by staged comments and questions from the “audience” as well as an open microphone.

Karen Chase, MS, RN, BSN, CCDS, offers advice for anyone that is trying to start a new CDI program,  revamp an existing program, engage physicians, or prove to administration that CDI can make a difference in both quality and reimbursement.

Mary Kay Brooks, RN, MSN, CPHQ explains how an inaccurate and nonspecific problem list can result in headaches for coders, nurses, and physicians.

Cheree A. Lueck, RN, BSN and Gwen S. Regenwether, BSN, RN describe how ICD-10-PCS implementation can impact your facility’s cash flow.

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