When the pandemic forced us all to stay home as much as possible, it changed how ACDIS offers in-person, instructor-led training. For years our boot camp instructors—Laurie Prescott, Sharme Brodie, and new addition Dawn Valdez—have flown to different cities around the country, set up camp in a...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Any new leadership role comes with a host of challenges, but taking on the management of an entirely unfamiliar team can be particularly sticky. Since you’re the outsider, staff may question your decisions and be wary of trusting your direction. If handled...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Everyone in a CDI leadership role understands the weighty time and resources necessary to properly train and orient new staff. Even after that initial orientation period is over, however, CDI professionals still have continuing educational needs as they...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Any time ACDIS conducts a survey asking about CDI professionals’ pain points, respondents cite physician education and engagement as one of their top three struggles. And it’s no wonder. Without solid physician backing, CDI efforts will be stymied since their...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
It’s no secret that there’s often a disconnect between CDI specialists and the clinicians performing direct patient care. Physicians can struggle to see the purpose of CDI and might find queries burdensome, while CDI specialists might face challenges connecting...Read More »
Accurate and efficient revenue cycle management (RCM) is crucial to a healthcare organization’s success. Investing in education for RCM and CDI can maximize an organization’s ROI with far-reaching benefits and long-term payoffs.Read More »
