You would think that actually defining something would make it easier to recognize. That statement assumes, of course, that you can actually define what you’re trying to see. (I’m reminded of Justice Potter Stewart’s quote on obscenity, “I shall...Read More »
The ACDIS CDI Regulatory Committee recently submitted comments to CMS on behalf of the ACDIS membership regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2021 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule.
CMS released new COVID-19 Medicare billing FAQs to address questions related to payment for inpatient services billed during the public health emergency (PHE),...Read More »
According to a large-scale Press Ganeysurvey, patients are as satisfied with telehealth interactions as they are with in-person encounters, reported...Read More »
We’re considering doing a chart audit of our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) but aren’t sure what the value of that would be. Do you have experience auditing your NICU charts? If so, what did you find?Read More »
According to the National Kidney Foundation, acute kidney injury (AKI) is occurring in about 15% of all hospitalized COVID-19 patients, many of whom end up needing dialysis. Reports...Read More »
