Ever had a word that you’ve mispronounced your entire life? Of course, all of us have those as a kid. In my younger day (you know, last Thursday), it was the word chaos, which I was convinced sounded like “chowse,” and doubt, which I simply knew...Read More »
The Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) is proud to sponsor the ninth annual Clinical Documentation Integrity Week. This week is a time to recognize CDI specialists for the critical role they perform within the healthcare industry. It's also a...Read More »
Now more than a decade removed from CDI programs’ widespread adoption, CDI professionals have an impact on nearly all aspects of healthcare—from reimbursement, to quality reporting, to denials prevention and appeal writing, to patient care. That’s what the 2019 CDI Week theme celebrates—“CDI...Read More »
One of my ex-wives earned a master’s degree in rhetoric during our marriage. I’m still not exactly sure what that means, other than my chances of winning any kind of discussion went from slim to none. I was interested in her coursework, though,...Read More »
The application deadline for 2020 national conference speakers is tomorrow, Friday, September 13. ACDIS’ “Lucky 13th” conference takes place May 5-8, 2020, at the...Read More »
During last week’s MedPAC meeting, MedPAC proposed a program that would tie quality to payments for skill nursing facilities, home health service, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and long-...Read More »
