When I joined the ACDIS team earlier this year, one of my first meetings was focused on a very serious, very influential topic: the theme for CDI Week 2022! It was so fun brainstorming what would be the most enjoyable for the CDI community, especially when we...Read More »
The onset of COVID-19 has brought a host of challenges for hospitals and health systems since March 2020, particularly with pressure on staff and resources. In a report by Kaufman Hall, data shows recent and projected future performance for hospitals through the rest of 2022 will continue to...Read More »
In surveying 15 major metropolitan areas, a new survey by AMN Healthcare and Merritt Hawkins reported that the time it takes to schedule a new appointment increased by 8% since 2017...Read More »
In an observational retrospective study, people aged 65 years or older were found to have a 50-80% risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) after having COVID-19. The new study, which was recently published in...Read More »
Q: Does documentation for a drug or alcohol use disorder need to specifically state “in remission,” or is a history of drug use sufficient to classify the condition as in remission?
A: Effective October 1, 2022, coders will find the following new ICD-10-...Read More »
There are seemingly endless options for CDI expansion into a myriad of areas, all of which could measurably help support an organization’s goals. Because of the wealth of options, we’ve dedicated the...Read More »
Since its launch in fall 2019, the ACDIS CDI Scholarship program has assisted CDI professionals in advancing their careers with access to further education and increased collaboration. This opportunity allows recipients to gain educational experiences no matter where they fit on the spectrum of...Read More »
Outpatient CDI means different things to different people in the industry. As more CDI programs plan to expand into outpatient settings, gaining education and insights from peers has never been more important. Now, with a three-day virtual event covering the landscape of outpatient documentation...Read More »
