According to a recent report by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), 89% of respondents said that the overall regulatory burden on their organization increased over the...Read More »
Physician burnout was a growing problem before the pandemic but has notably escalated since. In a recent research article, the percentage of physicians reporting at least one symptom of burnout rose from...Read More »
Q: When you have a patient admitted for observation and then changed to inpatient, do you use the diagnosis that makes them meet inpatient criteria as your primary diagnosis or the observation diagnosis?
Many CDI professionals are given little preparation or instruction of management before they’re take on a CDI leadership role. In fact, according to the latest ACDIS website poll, 60% of...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
As usual, American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic closes out the year with back-to-back releases. The fourth quarter Coding Clinic was published just days after the release of...Read More »
ACDIS local chapters wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the CDI professionals who volunteer within them. In turn, local chapter leaders have the chance to serve their community, grow their leadership skills, and network and collaborate with others. But serving as a leader also takes a...Read More »
