With special guest V. “Juggy” Jagannathan, PhD, researcher of artificial intelligence and computer science for 3M Health Information Systems. Today’s show is co-hosted by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, a CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS 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 the Live Virtual CDI Boot Camp®!

The Live Virtual CDI Boot Camp is ACDIS’ premier training for CDI specialists. Trusted by hundreds of CDI specialists as the go-to source for CDI education, this course defines the role of CDI specialists and provides comprehensive training on their responsibilities.

Improve your CDI know-how with ACDIS-endorsed best practices for medical record review and compliant physician querying. This class is taught live in a convenient virtual setting. Get the same small classes and personal touch and interaction we provide in the classroom!

Specifically, participants learn about MS-DRG methodology, including how MS-DRGs are assigned and how documentation affects code assignment and sequencing.

This is a rich, deep experience that includes discussion with CDI boot camp instructors regularly featured on the ACDIS Podcast.

To learn more or to register, click here! (http://ow.ly/7gbK30rvtrZ)

In the News:

The Healthcare Innovation Group’s 2021 State of the Industry Survey (http://ow.ly/1NRs30rxjn9)

ACDIS update:

Respond to the 2021 ACDIS Membership Survey (even if you’re not currently a member!) and be entered to win a prize! (http://ow.ly/THyp30rxjnr)