Donald A. Butler, RN, BSN and Vaughn M. Matacale, MD describe the development, trial period, analysis, model proposal, and execution for a fulltime physician advisor (PA) program at a tertiary medical center.
We hope everyone is excited for the first official day of the conference! As you get the lay of the land and enjoy the first few sessions, we...Read More »
The CDI Journal offers CE credits towards the ACDIS CCDS certification. To obtain your CCDS continuing education credits, you must successfully...Read More »
Formerly the vice president of the North Carolina ACDIS chapter, Brenda A. Harris, RN, CCDS, CCA, has worked in the CDI field for 12 years; she...Read More »
Out of habit, many physicians simply will not write the word encephalopathy, says Paul Simmons, MD, Assistant chief medical officer (CMO) and CDI...Read More »
If your CDI program needs physician engagement ideas, perhaps tuning into the efforts at your nearby pediatric hospital can help—or, you can just...Read More »
The sky is falling, the sky is falling! ICD-10 is coming, and the world as we know it is doomed! That’s what some in the healthcare industry would have you believe, at least. But in truth, the hysteria created by the proposed ICD-10 changes has caused unneeded stress and resistance among...
As we head in to the final few weeks before the conference begins, we’re continuing to preview some of our speakers, to help you get a feel for...Read More »
