by Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM
Ischemic heart disease has a multifactorial etiology and can be prevented from developing in populations primordially, and in individuals at high risk by primary prevention.Read More »
ACDIS conducts an annual Membership Survey to help us gauge members’ needs and develop educational solutions to help meet them. The survey results shape future Journal articles, webinars, white and position papers, books, podcast episodes, and more. When you answer the Membership Survey...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Regardless of the age or maturity of a CDI program, education holds a central position in all CDI work. While budding CDI programs may rely on their own staff members or leaders to disseminate education to each other and providers, as programs grow and their...Read More »
The call for volunteers for four ACDIS boards and committees opened at the beginning of the year and time to apply is running out (applications close January 31). If you’ve been on the fence about committee service, we encourage you to jump in now. Click here to fill out your application....Read More »
by Cathy Farraher Nakhoul, RN, BSN, MBA, CCM, CCDS
While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives for the foreseeable future and possibly for years to come, it has also shone a light on some changes that we need to consider in our professional behavior and practices during this...Read More »
Local chapters and networking groups should seek to obtain continuing education units (CEUs) for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) and CCDS-Outpatient (CCDS-O) credentials from ACDIS. The application is available to download from the ACDIS website andmust...Read More »
Q: I’m trying to come up with ways to keep my CDI staff engaged and give them more flexibility for a better work-life balance. I’ve heard of people offering flex hours, remote work options, and four 10-hour days instead of five eight-hour days. What are the benefits and...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
A common struggle CDI departments find themselves facing is achieving an open line of communication with providers. “There was a generalized idea that the case management and CDI teams needed a physician champion, someone who could make sure the messages got across...Read More »
