The ACDIS Podcast

Today’s guests are ACDIS Regulatory Committee co-chairs Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro, based in Middleton, Massachusetts, and Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, inpatient coding educator at SSM Health System in St. Louis, Missouri. The show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel.

Today’s show is part of our “ACDIS Happy Hour” series, which provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Today’s show is brought to you by ACDIS PRO.

ACDIS PRO is an interactive, customizable online tool that allows CDI professionals to easily access CDI information anywhere at any time. The tool contains all the great content you’re accustomed to getting in the ACDIS Pocket Guide books, but with the added benefits of an online tool. You can access the tool on any device. This tool can be used on your phone, tablet, or desktop, and it will conform to the size of your device.

Search by clinical condition, ICD-10 code, or MDC to locate the guidance you need. Updated in real time, get the latest expert guidance you need to ensure accuracy and compliance. Once you look up your clinical condition, you’ll receive all the guidance related to that condition, including detailed definitions, diagnostic and treatment protocols, ICD-10-CM chapter-specific documentation requirements, CDI critical thinking tips, and more.

There are currently four versions of the product: inpatient, outpatient, coder, and physician. Learn more by clicking here (http://ow.ly/A37c30sjW0s).  

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

ACDIS update:

2022 CDI Week theme (http://ow.ly/vigQ30slyS1)

Read about ACDIS’ upcoming books (http://ow.ly/12bI30slySp)

Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee (http://ow.ly/Vzu730slySg)

Read about the Regulatory Committee’s current work (http://ow.ly/JvKS30slyW0)

Today’s guest is Sheila Duhon, eMBA, RN, CCDS, CCS, A-CCRN, national director of CDI operations and education at Steward Health Care, LLC, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Today’s show is a part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto will be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Today’s show is brought to you by ACDIS PRO.

ACDIS PRO is an interactive, customizable online tool that allows CDI professionals to easily access CDI information anywhere at any time. The tool contains all the great content you’re accustomed to getting in the ACDIS Pocket Guide books, but with the added benefits of an online tool. You can access the tool on any device. This tool can be used on your phone, tablet, or desktop, and it will conform to the size of your device.

Search by clinical condition, ICD-10 code, or MDC to locate the guidance you need. Updated in real time, get the latest expert guidance you need to ensure accuracy and compliance. Once you look up your clinical condition, you’ll receive all the guidance related to that condition, including detailed definitions, diagnostic and treatment protocols, ICD-10-CM chapter-specific documentation requirements, CDI critical thinking tips, and more.

There are currently four versions of the product: inpatient, outpatient, coder, and physician. Learn more by clicking here (http://ow.ly/A37c30sjW0s).  

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

ACDIS update:

Read about all the 2022 ACDIS Achievement Award winners (http://ow.ly/zRAT30sjW0u)

Today’s guest is Anne Espinoza, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDIP, the enterprise director for the clinical documentation and denials management team at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin. Today’s show is a part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald be joined by one guest from the ACDIS Leadership Council ranks or a contributor from one of our ACDIS publications to discuss a topic relevant to leaders in the industry, whether or not they currently hold a traditional management title.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Today’s show is sponsored by 3M Health Information Systems. 3M Health Information Systems is committed to eliminating revenue cycle waste, creating time to care and leading the shift from volume to value-based care through innovative software and services across the continuum of care. Get started today and improve your CDI team’s impact on financial and quality metrics. Learn more at www.3m.com/cdi.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected]. 

ACDIS update:

Read the May/June edition of the CDI Journal focused on diversity and inclusion in CDI (http://ow.ly/wMAa30sjmCY)

Today’s guest is Okemena Ewoterai, BSN, MA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, associate director of clinical documentation at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Today’s show is a part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald be joined by one guest from the ACDIS Leadership Council ranks or a contributor from one of our ACDIS publications to discuss a topic relevant to leaders in the industry, whether or not they currently hold a traditional management title.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Featured solution:

Today’s show is brought to you by the 2022 ACDIS Conference.

Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando, Florida, May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center!

As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally.

The ACDIS national conference provides countless opportunities to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum. The educational offerings are unparalleled. The networking opportunities are extensive. Our exhibitors are waiting to share their national knowledge. The only necessary ingredient remaining is you. This year we are offering dedicated outpatient CDI content, a masterclass track to improve your interpersonal skills so critical to CDI success, a location with shuttle busses running to the major Disney theme parks, and more!

Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt) 

ACDIS update:

May/June CDI Journal to be published May 1! (http://ow.ly/Azmz30sipq6)

Updates and reminders related to the ACDIS National Conference (http://ow.ly/mCo930sipqf)

Today’s guests are Cassi Birnbaum, MS, RHIA, CPHQ, FAHIMA, senior enterprise director for HIM, CDI, and coding at CDI PeaceHealth based in Vancouver, Washington and Cheryl Manchenton, RN, CCDS, CPHM, is a senior inpatient consultant/project manager/quality services lead overseeing CDI at 3M Health Information Systems based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas and is a part of our “Membership with Melissa” series.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Today’s show is sponsored by 3M Health Information Systems. 3M Health Information Systems is committed to eliminating revenue cycle waste, creating time to care, and leading the shift from volume to value-based care through innovative software and services across the continuum of care. Get started today and improve your CDI team’s impact on financial and quality metrics. Learn more at www.3m.com/cdi. 

Featured solution:

Today’s featured ACDIS solution is Imagine: 2022 ACDIS Conference. Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center! As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally. Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt) 

ACDIS update:

Register for the 2022 ACDIS National Conference and be entered to win $5,000 for your CDI department! Read more on the ACDIS website. (http://ow.ly/Cb7X30sg7gs)

Today’s guest is Dr. Juliet Ugarte Hopkins, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, FABQAURP, a physician advisor for case management, utilization, and CDI at ProHealth Care, Inc., a three-hospital health system based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Today’s show is co-hosted by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim director, both at ACDIS, based in Middleton, Massachusetts.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Featured solution:

Today’s show is brought to you by the 2022 ACDIS Conference.

Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando, Florida, May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center!

As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally.

The ACDIS national conference provides countless opportunities to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum. The educational offerings are unparalleled. The networking opportunities are extensive. Our exhibitors are waiting to share their national knowledge. The only necessary ingredient remaining is you. This year we are offering dedicated outpatient CDI content, a masterclass track to improve your interpersonal skills so critical to CDI success, a location with shuttle busses running to the major Disney theme parks, and more!

Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt) 

ACDIS update:

Meet the 2022 ACDIS Scholarship Award winners (http://ow.ly/j4b630sfNHB)

To listen to the audio-only version of this episode, head to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Today’s guests are Rebecca Hendren, director of programming, and Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim director, both at ACDIS, based in Middleton, Massachusetts.

Today’s show is supported by 3M Health Information Systems. 3M Health Information Systems, now with M*Modal, delivers innovative software and consulting services designed for a wide range of healthcare environments. From closing the loop between clinical care and revenue integrity, to computer-assisted coding, clinical documentation integrity and performance monitoring, 3M can help you reduce cost and provide more informed care.

Featured solution:

Today’s featured ACDIS solution is Imagine: 2022 ACDIS Conference.

Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center!

As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally.

The ACDIS annual conference provides countless opportunities to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum. The educational offerings are unparalleled. The networking opportunities are extensive. Our exhibitors are waiting to share their national knowledge. The only necessary ingredient remaining is you. This year we are offering dedicated outpatient CDI content, a masterclass track to improve your interpersonal skills so critical to CDI success, a location with shuttle busses running to the major Disney theme parks, and more!

Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt) 

ACDIS update:

“Next steps for ACDIS leadership,” from CDI Strategies (http://ow.ly/vauv30scL5m)

Today’s guests are Mary Rogers, CCS, CRC, COC, CPC, CCDS-O, supervisor of CDI, professional practices, and Patricia Swierczynski, RN, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, manager of CDI at Cooper University Health in Camden, New Jersey. Today’s show is co-hosted by Melissa Varnavas, editorial director of events and education at ACDIS based in Middleton, Massachusetts.

Today’s show is supported by Nuance. Nuance CDI is a comprehensive portfolio of cloud-based technologies designed to help increase the productivity and effectiveness of CDI teams to drive clinical documentation excellence. Its clinically focused program and services deliver documentation guidance, AI-powered encounter prioritization, workflow management, denials support, and analytics to drive better documentation across the care continuum. Visit www.nuance.com for more details.

Featured solution:

Today’s featured ACDIS solution is Imagine: 2022 ACDIS Conference.

Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center!

As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally.

The ACDIS annual conference provides countless opportunities to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum. The educational offerings are unparalleled. The networking opportunities are extensive. Our exhibitors are waiting to share their national knowledge. The only necessary ingredient remaining is you. This year we are offering dedicated outpatient CDI content, a masterclass track to improve your interpersonal skills so critical to CDI success, a location with shuttle busses running to the major Disney theme parks, and more!

Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt) 

In the News:

“News: OIG audit for malnutrition,” from CDI Strategies (http://ow.ly/LUKX30scmMx)

ACDIS update:

“New resources added by the Forms & Tools Committee,” from CDI Strategies (http://ow.ly/aQG730scmNA)

Today’s guests are Lynn Miller, DO, FACOS, director of education, and Kelly Burns, CCS, education analyst, both at Accuity in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Today’s show is co-hosted by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDI education specialist at HCPro and ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.

Featured solution:

Today’s featured ACDIS solution is Imagine: 2022 ACDIS Conference.

Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center!

As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally.

The ACDIS annual conference provides countless opportunities to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum. The educational offerings are unparalleled. The networking opportunities are extensive. Our exhibitors are waiting to share their national knowledge. The only necessary ingredient remaining is you. This year we are offering dedicated outpatient CDI content, a masterclass track to improve your interpersonal skills so critical to CDI success, a location with shuttle busses running to the major Disney theme parks, and more!

Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt) 

In the News:

2021 ACDIS CDI Salary Survey report (http://ow.ly/TngM30saOjn)  

ACDIS update:

Send ideas for the “Talking CDI: No punches pulled” panel discussion at the 2022 ACDIS conference to [email protected]

Today’s guest is Devendranath Mannuru, MD, a full-time hospital physician at Sanford Health. Today’s show is co-hosted by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, the CDI education director at HCPro and ACDIS is Middleton, Massachusetts.

During the show, Dr. Mannuru invited listeners to contact him if they are interested in networking and brainstorming ideas for getting CDI into medical school. He can be reached via email at [email protected].

Featured solution:

Today’s featured ACDIS solution is Imagine: 2022 ACDIS Conference.

Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center!

As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally.

The ACDIS annual conference provides countless opportunities to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum. The educational offerings are unparalleled. The networking opportunities are extensive. Our exhibitors are waiting to share their national knowledge. The only necessary ingredient remaining is you. This year we are offering dedicated outpatient CDI content, a masterclass track to improve your interpersonal skills so critical to CDI success, a location with shuttle busses running to the major Disney theme parks, and more!

Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt) 

In the News:

“New coalition aims to accelerate responsible AI innovation to transform healthcare” from MedCity News (http://ow.ly/EV4f30s9rMt)

ACDIS update:

Call for poster presenters and award applications for 2022 ACDIS conference open till February 11! (http://ow.ly/AZp830s9rN5)