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CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 34

ACDIS update: Applications for the CDI Leadership Council close August 31

August 25, 2022
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

The ACDIS CDI Leadership Council connects forward-thinking CDI supervisors, managers, and directors who often do not have the community and resources they need while in a leadership role. Through personalized insight-sharing and networking opportunities, the Council helps CDI leaders make...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 34

Conference corner: National conference speaker deadline extended through August 29!

August 25, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The 2023 ACDIS national conference is closer than you think, but for anyone whose busy summer plans got in the way of applying to be a speaker, we’ve extended your chance! Present on whatever your favored CDI subject may be, whether that is staff management, physician engagement, or clinically-...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 34

ACDIS update: New CEU request form for non-chapter events

August 25, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

ACDIS has updated its CEU application for non-chapter events, which you can access on our website by going to the Certifications tab, choosing CCDS or CCDS-O, and then selecting “CCDS CEUs” or “CCDS-O CEUs” where all the relevant documents are found. You can also find the application...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 34

Local chapter update: Upcoming meetings in your neighborhood

August 25, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 33

In memoriam: Melissa Varnavas

August 18, 2022
ACDIS Guidance

by Rebecca Hendren

It is with deep and profound sadness that I share the news that Melissa Varnavas has passed away following a long battle with cancer.

The ACDIS family is heartbroken and now has a space that can never be filled.

Melissa was the heart and soul of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 33

News: Homebound seniors have higher Medicare spending than non-homebound, study finds

August 18, 2022
News

Homebound seniors use hospital-based care more and outpatient care less than non-homebound seniors, resulting in higher Medicare spending, a new research article published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 33

News: CDC no longer recommends quarantining after exposure to COVID-19

August 18, 2022
News

After more than two years, the CDC guidelines concerning exposure to COVID-19 have changed. Previously, individuals were recommended to quarantine after exposure until testing negative. Now that recommendation has been dropped, according to the guidelines issued on August 11 in...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 33

News: HHS invests $60 million to improve rural community health care workforce and access to care

August 18, 2022
News, Quality & Regulatory

In a recent statement, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nearly $60 million in investments...Read More »

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