In the aggressive post-discharge auditing environment where I now find myself practicing medicine, I and my colleagues are subject to heavy scrutiny by CMS and private insurers. Observation versus inpatient status review is the new focus of these non-...Read More »
If you are looking to recognize your incredible CDI colleagues for all the work they do, we encourage you to nominate them for our ACDIS Achievement Awards. Or, if you’re interested in highlighting your entire team rather than one outstanding individual, then fill out a poster proposal for the...Read More »
As a reminder, the ACDIS/HCPro events team has decided to offer a special discount to current members of the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2024 ACDIS conference. As a token of our appreciation for your participation, Council members...Read More »
Nobody reads blog bios. But if you read mine, you’ll see mention of Thomas, one of my four cats. I keep his picture as my work computer’s background, and because I have dual screens, I get to look at him twice.
Are you looking to hear how some of the foremost figures in CDI leadership approach the problems of Outpatient CDI?
Then join us Tuesday, November 14 at 1 p.m. EST, to discuss key takeaways from the inaugural Leadership Council Outpatient Mastermind term that just came...Read More »
Legible. Complete. Dated, timed, signed, and authenticated. That's what section 482.24 of the Medicare Conditions of Participation requires of your medical records.
But many hospitals struggle to achieve compliance in this area. And falling short doesn't just affect quality and...Read More »
Many novice CDI specialists do not readily identify when a diagnosis needs clarification. The following list is intended to serve a gentle reminder to “dig deeper.” Here is a list of “clue” words to help you identify when a query may be needed for...Read More »
CDI Week is almost upon us and with it, a slew of activities, appreciations, and—most importantly—stories. We often speak of the patient’s story in CDI, being faithful to the record, and getting the details right: if we do those things, we hope the patient can have a happy ending. Physicians,...Read More »
