The ACDIS Podcast: Talking CDI

Today's guest is Edna I. Betances-Harold, CDIP, CCDS, CCS, supervisor of clinical documentation improvement at Broward Health, who was the 2025 recipient of the CDI Professional of the Year ACDIS Achievement Award. Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and includes a special update featuring members of the ACDIS team.   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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/managing-change) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, May 23, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Get to know our 2025 ACDIS Achievement Award recipients! (https://bit.ly/3SC7M3P) Join an ACDIS local chapter or networking group to stay connected with your CDI community! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chapter-membership-roster) Submit an article for the upcoming edition of the CDI Journal focused on education by June 1! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDI-journal) Apply to speak at the 2026 ACDIS conference! (https://bit.ly/3Z9zfOf) Get suggestions for session topics at the 2026 ACDIS conference! (https://bit.ly/42WIBiu)

Today's guest is Traci Linder, RN, BSN, CCDS, the manager of CDI at Marshfield Clinic Health System, based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/stress-and-burnout-cdi) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, May 11, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Note: The cut-off for today's podcast episode has been extended due to the ACDIS conference and associated travel for staff and attendees. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by HCPro's Provider Education Microlearning Series. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/49DrqUN) ACDIS update: ACDIS members can download the new May/June 2025 edition of the CDI Journal now! (https://bit.ly/4fglpPg) As a reminder, the ACDIS office is operating at limited capacity until Monday, May 12, and entirely closed till May 8, due to the 2025 ACDIS conference and associated travel. If you need assistance in the meantime, please contact customer service at customerservice@hcpro.com! Remember to listen to our next ACDIS Podcast episode on May 21 for a conference recap and conversation with our 2025 CDI Professional of the Year award recipient!  

Today's guest are Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, CDI education director for ACDIS and HCPro, and Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, director of HIM/coding at HCPro. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series, hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-versus-coding-celebrating-hip-week-2025) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS conference, taking place May 4-7, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47erPfl ACDIS update: It's HIP Week! Learn more about all the ways you can celebrate the health information professionals in your life today! (https://hipweek.ahima.org/) Only a couple weeks left till the ACDIS conference, so make sure to register today! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl)

Today's guests are Jacob Neubauer, MN, RN-CNL, CCDS, multisite CDI manager at St. Luke's Medical Center, Sinai Medical Center, and St. Luke's South Shore, and Nicole Tebo, RN, BSN, CCDS, Wisconsin region CDI director of operations at Aurora Health Care. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/employee-engagement-hybrid-world) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, April 11, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS conference, taking place May 4-7, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47erPfl ACDIS update: ACDIS members can vote in the 2025 Advisory Board election now! (https://bit.ly/3Zzh1VE) Learn more about the 2025 ACDIS national conference, register today, and book your hotel room by April 10 to get the best rate! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl)

Today's guest is Angelica Cage, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, CDIP, the CDI director at Tufts Medicine in Boston. This episode is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald and also includes a special ACDIS update with ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and Editor Jess Fluegel. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/fostering-diversity-inclusion-and-equity-cdi) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, March 28, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: ACDIS members can read the latest edition of the CDI Journal focused on measuring success now! (https://bit.ly/4a10Aq5) Submit your articles to Jess Fluegel at jess.fluegel@hcpro.com for the May/June 2025 edition of the CDI Journal focused on innovations in expansion, technology, and workflow by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 1! Learn more about the 2025 ACDIS national conference, check out the Disney World savings, register today, and book your hotel room by April 10 to get the best rate! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl)

Today's guest are Tami McMasters-Gomez, MHL, BS, CCDS, CDIP, CCS-P, the director of coding and CDI programs at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California, and Keisha Downes MBA-HM, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, the vice president middle revenue cycle for Beth Israel Lahey Health, based in Massachusetts. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series, hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, and it is part of the occasional series featuring members of the ACDIS Advisory Board. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/advisory-board-series-patient-safety-indicators) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, taking place May 3-4, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3BEdMUP ACDIS update: ACDIS members can read the latest edition of the CDI Journal focused on measuring success now! (https://bit.ly/4a10Aq5) Submit your articles to Jess Fluegel at jess.fluegel@hcpro.com for the May/June 2025 edition of the CDI Journal focused on innovations in expansion, technology, and workflow by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 1! Learn more about the 2025 ACDIS national conference, register today, and book your hotel room by April 10 to get the best rate! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl)

Today's guests are Sydni Johnson, BSN, RN, CCDS, director of education for clinical documentation and denials, and Beth Simms, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDI and acute care coding program manager, both at Banner Health in Arizona. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/advisory-board-series-mortality-reviews) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, February 28, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Outpatient Pocket Guide. Learn more and order your copy by clicking here! (https://bit.ly/4iBgFq4) ACDIS update: Please respond to the 2025 ACDIS Membership Survey by March 7 and enter the associated giveaway! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025-ACDIS-membership-survey) Register by March 3 for the 2025 ACDIS conference, happening May 4-7, to get $100 off your ticket with the early bird pricing! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl) Check out the Disney World discounts available for ACDIS conference attendees! (https://www.mydisneygroup.com/acdisac2025/)

Today's guests are Kimberlee Bierbaugh, RN, BSN, MSN, CDI program manager, and Candace Carter, BSN, RN, CDI educator, at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/pediatric-deep-dive-nicu-reviews) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, February 14, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by Pediatric CDI Foundations, previously titled Pediatric CDI: Building Blocks for Success. Click here to learn more and pre-order your copy today! (https://bit.ly/3PEf7hK) ACDIS update: ACDIS members: Remember to register for our February 20, 2025, quarterly call! (https://bit.ly/4ewsZVs) Register by March 3 for the 2025 ACDIS conference, happening May 4-7, to get $100 off your ticket with the early bird pricing! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl) Remember to book your ACDIS conference hotel room by April 10 to get the best price available! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl) Please respond to the 2025 ACDIS Membership Survey by March 7 and enter the associated giveaway! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025-ACDIS-membership-survey)

Today's show is part of our ACDIS Podcast mini-series focused on highlighting the expertise available in the bimonthly CDI Journal, ACDIS' flagship publication. Unlike our traditional biweekly episodes of the show, today's episode is short and does not feature an interview, ACDIS update, or CEU opportunity. It's designed to highlight the valuable information at members' disposal in our latest Journal edition. It is hosted by ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel. For this podcast mini, we're covering the January/February 2025 edition of the CDI Journal. Members can access the full edition today by clicking here (https://bit.ly/3VzphDP). If you'd like to write for a future edition of the Journal, you can find a full list of upcoming editions and instructions to submit your articles in our Member Resources FAQ section: https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7  Because these new mini episodes are short (roughly 10 minutes in length), do not feature an industry interview, and specifically focus on an ACDIS resource, they do not offer a CEU opportunity.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

Today's guests are Jacqueline Melsha, RN, RHIA, CCDS, CDI manager at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and Sarah Wicks, RN, MS, MBA, CDI program manager at University of Rochester in New York. Today's interview is an excerpt from the December 2024 ACDIS CDI Leadership Council call, which was only available to Council members. This call also features a special ACDIS update segment with ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editorial Manager of Products and Events Karla Kozak, and Editor Jess Fluegel. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/2024-cdi-salary-survey-benefits-staffing-remote-work-and-more) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, January 31, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: ACDIS members can download the full 2024 CDI Salary Survey report by clicking here! (https://bit.ly/4g7akBe) Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by January 31, 2025! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/January-2025-Committees) Learn more about the 2025 ACDIS national conference and register today! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl) Submit your articles to Jess Fluegel at jess.fluegel@hcpro.com for the March/April 2025 edition of the CDI Journal focused on measuring success and data analysis by the end of the day on Saturday, February 1!

Today's guests are Lena N. Wilson, MHI, RHIA, CCS, CCDS, CDI manager at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, and A.J. Hegg, MD, CCDS, medical director of UM at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series, hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, and it kicks off an occasional series featuring members of the ACDIS Advisory Board. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/acdis-advisory-board-series-second-level-reviews) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Note that the CEU period has been extended for this week's episode due to the New Years holiday. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS conference, taking place May 4-7, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47erPfl ACDIS update: ACDIS members can download the new January/February edition of the CDI Journal, focused on “Your Career in CDI,” now! (https://bit.ly/3VzphDP) Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by January 31, 2025! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/January-2025-Committees) Learn more about the 2025 ACDIS national conference and register today! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl)

Today's guest is Janell Murray, BSN, RN, CCDS, a CDI educator at Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/clinical-deep-dive-trauma-reviews) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, December 20 at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS membership! Click here to learn more and join today! (https://bit.ly/48GYzP7) ACDIS update: Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster) Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards) Review the full list of all the ACDIS membership CEU opportunities and take advantage of the ones you missed! (https://acdis.org/sites/acdis/files/CCDS-CCDSO%20CEUs.pdf) The ACDIS office will be closed for the holidays next week, December 23-27, 2024, as well as January 1, 2025, and the CDI Strategies newsletter on December 26 will be abbreviated as a result!

Today's show is part of our brand-new ACDIS Podcast mini-series focused on highlighting the expertise available in the bimonthly CDI Journal, ACDIS' flagship publication. Unlike our traditional biweekly episodes of the show, today's episode is short and does not feature an interview, ACDIS update, or CEU opportunity. It's designed to highlight the valuable information at members' disposal in our latest Journal edition. It is hosted by ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel. For this podcast mini, we're covering the November/December 2024 edition of the CDI Journal. Members can access the full edition today by clicking here (https://bit.ly/3Utdo1H). If you'd like to write for a future edition of the Journal, you can find a full list of upcoming editions and instructions to submit your articles in our Member Resources FAQ section: https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7  Because these new mini episodes are short (roughly 10 minutes in length), do not feature an industry interview, and specifically focus on an ACDIS resource, they do not offer a CEU opportunity.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

Today's guest is Mary Carol Brouwer, MSA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CPC, CDI provider educator at Baylor, Scott and White Health System in Texas. Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, Director Rebecca Hendren, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, and Editor Jess Fluegel. The show 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/education-inpatient-primary-care-and-specialty-providers) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, December 6, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster) Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards) Check out the 2025 ACDIS conference agenda today! (https://bit.ly/3YidvhI) Find your local chapter or topic-based networking group today! (https://bit.ly/3Zbnebl) Complete the Local Chapter Online Roster to join your local group! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chapter-membership-roster) Register for the free webinar on chapter volunteer recruitment and onboarding, happening January 16, 2025, 2-3 p.m. Eastern! (https://bit.ly/40QCRGt) Use the Local Chapter Leadership Request Form for all your leadership needs! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACDISLocalChapterLeadershipRequests)

Today's guest is Alicia Pinsonneault, BSN, RN, CRCR, CCDS, clinical documentation specialist for an Ardent Health System facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editorial Manager Karla Kozak 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/clinical-deep-dive-impellas) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, November 22, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS conference, taking place May 4-7, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47erPfl ACDIS update: Reminder that the ACDIS office will be closed November 28-29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday! Read all about our 2025 CDI Journal editions and submit your January/February 2025 articles to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com) by December 2, 2024! (https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7) Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster) Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards) Read the Achievement Award criteria! (https://bit.ly/4fDozNr)

Today's guest is Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CDIP, CCDS, CCDS-O, CCS, director of CDI education for ACDIS and HCPro. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren is joined by a special guest, such as a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board or one of our expert Boot Camp instructors to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/listener-questions-mortality-reviews-liver-conditions-denials-and-more) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, November 8, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's episode is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Pocket Guide, available to pre-order now. Click here to learn more and reserve your copy! (https://bit.ly/3NpxFBx) ACDIS update: ACDIS members can download the November/December 2024 edition of the CDI Journal now! (https://bit.ly/3Utdo1H) Send your article submissions to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com) and Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald (linnea.archibald@hcpro.com)! Check out the 2025 ACDIS conference agenda today! (https://bit.ly/3YidvhI) Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster) Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards)

Today's guest is Kristine Green, MSN, RN, the vice president of clinical documentation at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare in Chicago. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/drg-downgrade-denials) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, October 25 at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's episode is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Pocket Guide, available to pre-order now. Click here to learn more and reserve your copy! (https://bit.ly/3NpxFBx) ACDIS update: Respond to the 2024 CDI Salary Survey by October 25! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-CDI-Salary-Survey) Submit your articles for the January/February 2025 edition of the CDI Journal focused on “Your Career in CDI” to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com) by December 2, 2024! Read all about our 2025 CDI Journal editions! (https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7)

Today's show is part of our brand-new ACDIS Podcast mini-series focused on highlighting the expertise available in the bimonthly CDI Journal, ACDIS' flagship publication. Unlike our traditional biweekly episodes of the show, today's episode is short and does not feature an interview, ACDIS update, or CEU opportunity. It's designed to highlight the valuable information at members' disposal in our latest Journal edition. It is hosted by ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel. For this inaugural podcast mini, we're covering the September/October 2024 edition of the CDI Journal. Members can access the full edition today by clicking here (https://bit.ly/4efivdc). If you'd like to write for a future edition of the Journal, you can find a full list of upcoming editions and instructions to submit your articles in our Member Resources FAQ section: https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7  Because these new mini episodes are short (roughly 10 minutes in length), do not feature an industry interview, and specifically focus on an ACDIS resource, they do not offer a CEU opportunity.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

Today's guest is Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, an experienced CDI subject matter expert, former interim ACDIS director, and former CDI education director at HCPro. Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editorial Manager, Events and Products, Karla Kozak, and Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. While it is normally a members-only resource, the new white paper focused on pediatric respiratory failure is unlocked and free to download for everyone for the next 30 days until November 8, 2024. Click here to access it now! (https://bit.ly/3ZKOZYP) 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/developing-pediatric-respiratory-failure-guidelines) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, October 11, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: ACDIS members can download the new white paper on denial types today! (https://bit.ly/3ZPKsVi) The pediatric respiratory failure white paper is now available to ACDIS members (note that this paper is available to everyone for free for 30 days until November 8, 2024)! (https://bit.ly/3ZKOZYP)  Respond to the 2024 CDI Salary Survey by October 25! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-CDI-Salary-Survey) Read all about our 2025 CDI Journal editions! (https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7) Read all about the 2025 ACDIS CDI Scholarship program and submit your application today! (https://bit.ly/47CSKl4)

Today's guest is Vaughn Matacale, MD, CCDS, director of the physician advisor group at ECU Health. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak be joined by a guest who's behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise. During today's interview, Karla references a new ACDIS white paper focusing on the role of the physician advisor, which ACDIS members can access as part of their membership benefits by clicking here. (https://bit.ly/3SONQvf) 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/physician-advisor-role-cdi) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum, happening May 3-4, 2025, in Kissimmee, Florida. Click here to learn more and register! (https://bit.ly/3XSu7O6)   ACDIS update: Learn more and apply for the 2024/2025 ACDIS CDI Scholarship program by November 15! (https://bit.ly/47CSKl40)

Today's guests are Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, RN, CCDS, CCS, senior director middle revenue director at Tufts Medicine in Boston, and Carrie Wise, MS, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CDI manager at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora. Today's interview is an excerpt from the August 2024 ACDIS CDI Leadership Council member call. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren is joined by a special guest, such as a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board or one of our expert Boot Camp instructors to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/provider-education-query-metrics-2024-cdi-week-industry-survey-sneak-peek) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, September 13, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS conference, taking place May 4-7, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47erPfl ACDIS update: Download the CDI Week 2024 poster and all the rest of the materials to prepare for the celebration in September! (https://bit.ly/3M5Nw7w) Register for the free CDI Week webinar scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 1-2 p.m. eastern! (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/959992839515101014) ACDIS members can download the newest edition of the CDI Journal, focused on CDI basics, today! (https://bit.ly/4efivdc) Read about the updates to the CCDS-O exam coming October 1! (https://bit.ly/3ZctfVN)

Today's guest is Kenzi Brooks, CCDS-O, CCS, CRC, CPC-A, COC-A, the outpatient CDI educator at West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, West Virginia. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/outpatient-cdi-education) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, August 30, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 Revenue Integrity Symposium, taking place September 12-13, in Oak Brook, Illinois! This year's agenda includes a full track focused on denials management, which will be of particular interest to those in CDI. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3MeYzvi ACDIS update: Check if you're eligible to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2024/2025 term! (https://bit.ly/3SikmWo) Apply to be on the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2024/2025 term by September 2! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-2025-Leadership-Council-Application) ACDIS members can register for the August 22 Quarterly Membership Call now! (https://bit.ly/3QJsIWb) Download the CDI Week 2024 poster and all the rest of the materials to prepare for the celebration in September! (https://bit.ly/3M5Nw7w) Register for the free CDI Week webinar scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 1-2 p.m. eastern! (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/959992839515101014) Read about the updates to the CCDS-O exam coming October 1! (https://bit.ly/3ZctfVN)  

Today's guest is Tammy Combs, RN, MSN, CDIP, CCS, CNE, CDI strategy and innovation director for HCPro and AHIMA, who is based in Ozark, Missouri. Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editorial Manager, Events and Products, Karla Kozak, and Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. During today's show, Tammy and Rebecca discussed the ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice—2022 Update, which can be accessed here. (https://bit.ly/3ystQYp)   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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/compliant-query-practice) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, August 16, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: ACDIS members can register for the August 22 Quarterly Membership Call now! (https://bit.ly/3QJsIWb) Check if you're eligible to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2024/2025 term! (https://bit.ly/3SikmWo) Apply to be on the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2024/2025 term by August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-2025-Leadership-Council-Application) Download the CDI Week 2024 poster and all the rest of the materials to prepare for the celebration in September! (https://bit.ly/3M5Nw7w) Download the brand-new white paper, “Transforming Healthcare Delivery: The Role and Impact of Physician Advisors in Health Systems”! (https://bit.ly/3SONQvf)  

Today's show is part of our new ACDIS Podcast mini-series focused on highlighting the expertise available in the bimonthly CDI Journal, ACDIS' flagship publication. Unlike our traditional biweekly episodes of the show, today's episode is short and does not feature an interview, ACDIS update, or CEU opportunity. It's designed to highlight the valuable information at members' disposal in our latest Journal edition. It is hosted by ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel. For this podcast mini, we're covering the July/August 2024 edition of the CDI Journal. Members can access the full edition today by clicking here (https://bit.ly/3RLIkZB). If you'd like to write for a future edition of the Journal, you can find a full list of upcoming editions and instructions to submit your articles in our Publications FAQ section: https://acdis.org/faq/209   Because these new mini episodes are short (roughly 10 minutes in length), do not feature an industry interview, and specifically focus on an ACDIS resource, they do not offer a CEU opportunity.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

Today's guest is Amy Bush, BS, RN, MJ, CCDS, CCS, CDI specialist III at Cooper University Health System in Woolwich Township, New Jersey. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products & Events, Karla Kozak is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/pediatric-deep-dive-malnutrition) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, August 2, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, August 13-15, featuring sessions recorded live during the 2024 ACDIS national conference! Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3yv2P5X. ACDIS update: Apply to speak at the 2025 ACDIS conference, Physician Advisor Forum, or ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI by Friday, August 2! (https://acdis.org/25speaker) Check if you're eligible to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2024/2025 term! (https://bit.ly/3SikmWo) Apply to be on the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2024/2025 term by August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-2025-Leadership-Council-Application)

Today's guest is Kelly Sutton, MHL, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren is joined by a special guest, such as a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board or one of our expert Boot Camp instructors to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/listener-questions-aki-encephalopathy-case-management-collaboration-and-more) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, July 19, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, August 13-15, featuring sessions recorded live during the 2024 ACDIS national conference! Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3yv2P5X. ACDIS update: Respond to the 2024 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 19! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey) Apply to speak at the 2025 ACDIS conference, Physician Advisor Forum, or ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI by July 26! (https://acdis.org/25speaker)  

Today's guest is Deepa Velayadikot, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, medical director of care coordination and of hospital medicine at Cooper University Hospital, and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-education-residents) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Monday, July 8, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. Note that the deadline for this week's episode has been extended due to the Fourth of July holiday. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: This week's episode is brought to you by the Live Virtual Clinical Validation in CDI Boot Camp! Learn more or register for the course taking place August 26-29, 2024, by clicking here. (https://bit.ly/3W0G0QU) ACDIS update: ACDIS members can read and download the July/August 2024 edition of the CDI Journal focused on denials management today! (https://bit.ly/3RLIkZB) Respond to the 2024 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 19! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey) Download the 2024 CDI Week poster! (https://bit.ly/4cyiwbi) Apply to speak at the 2025 ACDIS conference, Physician Advisor Forum, or ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI by July 26! (https://acdis.org/25speaker) Reminder: The ACDIS office will be closed Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, for the Fourth of July holiday!

Today's guest is LaKisha Richardson, CCDS, CCS, CRCR, is a CDI manager at Ensemble Health Partners. Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Events and Products, Karla Kozak, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, and Editor Jess Fluegel. The show 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/quality-deep-dive-psi-15-accidental-punctures-and-lacerations) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, June 21, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Respond to the 2024 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 15! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey) Apply for an ACDIS committee by June 30! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/June24-Committee-Application) Apply to speak at the 2025 ACDIS conference (or another event next year) by July 26! (https://acdis.org/25speaker)

Today's guests are Wendy Arafiles, MD, pediatric hospitalist and medical director of the CDI program at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Lucinda Lo, MD, pediatric hospitalist and physician advisor for CDI and Care Management at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Sheilah Snyder, MD, pediatric hospitalist and CDI physician advisor for Children's Nebraska in Omaha. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-and-power-dynamics) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, June 7, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the Leadership in CDI Boot Camp! Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/3KnvFIj) ACDIS update: Apply for an ACDIS' committee by the end of the month! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/June24-Committee-Application)

Today's guest is Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, senior director middle revenue cycle at Tufts Medicine health system in Boston. She is also newly elected to the ACDIS Advisory Board. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren is joined by a special guest, such as a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board or one of our expert Boot Camp instructors to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-and-length-stay) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, May 24, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, August 13-15, featuring sessions recorded live during the 2024 ACDIS national conference! Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3yv2P5X. ACDIS update: Get to know the new members of the ACDIS Advisory Board! (https://bit.ly/3K3KG1L) ACDIS members are invited to join us on Thursday, May 23, at 1 p.m. eastern for the next Quarterly Membership Call, focused on mentoring in CDI! (https://bit.ly/3QJsIWb) Find out more about Revenue Integrity Week and sign up for the free webinar! (https://bit.ly/4bm4Jo3)

Today's guest is Teresa Caniglia, RHIT, CCDS-O, CPC, CRC, CDEO, CRC-I, the director of CDI at Molina Healthcare. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/outpatient-cdi-annual-wellness-visits) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, May 10, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS Outpatient Pocket Guide. Learn more and order your copy by clicking here. (https://bit.ly/43GQ441) ACDIS update: Apply to speak at our 2025 ACDIS events, including the national conference in May 2025, by Friday, July 26! (https://acdis.org/25speaker)   Read the newest edition of the CDI Journal, which is focused on engagement and collaboration! (https://bit.ly/3UEO1dO) Send your articles on CDI and denials management to Jess Fluegel (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com) and Linnea Archibald (linnea.archibald@hcpro.com) by June 1 for consideration for the summer edition of the Journal! Read more information about earning CEUs through your ACDIS membership and our free offerings! (https://bit.ly/4bfrzNV)

Today's guest is Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDI education specialist for HCPro/ACDIS. Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series.  Click here to listen to the episode on AKI that was referenced on the show: https://bit.ly/3Q8lWZI 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/listener-questions-aki-mi-encephalopathy-provider-engagement-and-more) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, April 26, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Apply to speak at our 2025 ACDIS events, including the national conference in May 2025, by Friday, July 26! (https://acdis.org/25speaker)   Members are encouraged to vote in the 2024 ACDIS Advisory Board election by Wednesday, May 1! (https://acdis.org/2024-acdis-advisory-board) Send your denials management articles to Jess Fluegel at jess.fluegel@hcpro.com by June 1 for consideration for the summer edition of the CDI Journal!

Today's guest is Kathy Dorich, MSN, RN, CCDS, CPHQ, director of Illinois CDI operations for Advocate Health and the recipient of the 2024 CDI Professional of the Year ACDIS Achievement Award, which was presented in a special ceremony at the 2024 ACDIS national conference in Indianapolis. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/quality-deep-dive-psis-and-hacs) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Monday, April 15, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Because of the ACDIS conference this week and associated travel, the ACDIS team has extended the deadline for this episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS Outpatient Pocket Guide. Learn more and order your copy by clicking here. (https://bit.ly/43GQ441) ACDIS update: The ACDIS office will be closed until Monday, April 15, due to the ACDIS conference and associated travel. Feel free to email the team at info@acdis.org, but please note that responses may be delayed this week! Read about the 2024 ACDIS Achievement Award winners and offer your congratulations! (https://bit.ly/4cHoCqQ)

Today's guest is Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, ACDIS' interim director and HCPro's CDI education director. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren is joined by a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board, one of our expert Boot Camp instructors, or an expert on a particular area to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by Nuance Communications, a Microsoft Company. Nuance Communications is a technology pioneer with market leadership in conversational AI and ambient intelligence, and a full-service partner trusted by 77% of U.S. hospitals and 85% of the Fortune 100 companies worldwide. Now a Microsoft company, Nuance brings industry-leading AI and deep vertical expertise to address your biggest challenges and accelerate healthcare outcomes. Nuance meets you where you are in your CDI journey, with AI‑driven solutions that meet your needs. Recently named 2024 Best in KLAS for clinical documentation integrity, CDE One provides in‑workflow intelligence that keeps the patient at the center of the story, supporting quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement. Optimize your CDI program and maximize resources with CDE One's AI-powered encounter prioritization, workflow, analytics, and services, delivered in your current workflows and hosted on HITRUST CSF-certified Microsoft Azure for end-to-end security, privacy, and compliance. Visit www.nuance.com for more information. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: LINK) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, March 29, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Watch the tour of the new ACDIS website menu navigation! (https://ow.ly/coxA50QZ94R) Send your article ideas to Jess Fluegel and Linnea Archibald by April 1 for the May/June edition of the CDI Journal! (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com; linnea.archibald@hcpro.com) Respond to the 2024 ACDIS Membership Survey (whether or not your currently a member) by April 12! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-ACDIS-membership-survey) Take a look at the 2024 conference agenda and register today! (https://ow.ly/73vw50QwrJv) The current copy of the Code of Ethics is here: https://acdis.org/membership/ethics. The updated version discussed in today's program is being finished and will be published soon. We will announce it's publication in CDI Strategies.

Today's show is part of our brand-new ACDIS Podcast mini-series focused on highlighting the expertise available in the bimonthly CDI Journal, ACDIS' flagship publication. Unlike our traditional biweekly episodes of the show, today's episode is short and does not feature an interview, ACDIS update, or CEU opportunity. It's designed to highlight the valuable information at members' disposal in our latest Journal edition. It is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. For this inaugural podcast mini, we're covering the March/April 2024 edition of the CDI Journal. Members can access the full edition today by clicking here (https://ow.ly/cVx750QRiJJ). If you'd like to write for a future edition of the Journal, you can find a full list of upcoming editions and instructions to submit your articles in our Publications FAQ section: https://acdis.org/faq/209   Because these new mini episodes are short (roughly 10 minutes in length), do not feature an industry interview, and specifically focus on an ACDIS resource, they do not offer a CEU opportunity.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

Today's guest is Jorde Spitler, BSN, RN, CCDS, manager of CDI at Dayton Children's Hospital in Ohio. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is joined by one guest from the ACDIS Leadership Council ranks or a contributor from one of 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by Nuance Communications. Nuance Communications is a technology pioneer with market leadership in conversational AI and ambient intelligence, and a full-service partner trusted by 77% of U.S. hospitals and 85% of the Fortune 100 companies worldwide. Now a Microsoft company, Nuance brings industry-leading AI and deep vertical expertise to address your biggest challenges and accelerate healthcare outcomes. Nuance meets you where you are in your CDI journey, with AI‑driven solutions that meet your needs. Recently named 2024 Best in KLAS for clinical documentation integrity, CDE One provides in‑workflow intelligence that keeps the patient at the center of the story, supporting quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement. Optimize your CDI program and maximize resources with CDE One's AI-powered encounter prioritization, workflow, analytics, and services, delivered in your current workflows and hosted on HITRUST CSF-certified Microsoft Azure for end-to-end security, privacy, and compliance. Visit www.nuance.com for more information. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/pediatric-deep-dive-behavioral-health-reviews) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, March 15, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Take a look at the 2024 conference agenda and register today! (https://ow.ly/73vw50QwrJv) (Note that hotel information is in the “Location” tab.) Read the March/April edition of the CDI Journal focused on expansion and opportunities in CDI! (https://ow.ly/cVx750QRiJJ) Send your article ideas to Jess Fluegel and Linnea Archibald by April 1 for the May/June edition of the CDI Journal! (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com; linnea.archibald@hcpro.com)

Today's guest is Katherine Parsley, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CCDS, CDI manager at Providence Health & Services in Oregon. Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. The show 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by Nuance Communications. Nuance Communications is a technology pioneer with market leadership in conversational AI and ambient intelligence, and a full-service partner trusted by 77% of U.S. hospitals and 85% of the Fortune 100 companies worldwide. Now a Microsoft company, Nuance brings industry-leading AI and deep vertical expertise to address your biggest challenges and accelerate healthcare outcomes. Nuance meets you where you are in your CDI journey, with AI‑driven solutions that meet your needs. Recently named 2024 Best in KLAS for clinical documentation integrity, CDE One provides in‑workflow intelligence that keeps the patient at the center of the story, supporting quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement. Optimize your CDI program and maximize resources with CDE One's AI-powered encounter prioritization, workflow, analytics, and services, delivered in your current workflows and hosted on HITRUST CSF-certified Microsoft Azure for end-to-end security, privacy, and compliance. Visit www.nuance.com for more information. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: LINK) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, March 1, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Respond to the 2024 ACDIS Membership Survey by March 8 and be entered to win a giveaway! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-ACDIS-membership-survey) Subscribe to CDI Strategies to read about the new edition of the CDI Journal when it's available! (https://ow.ly/7XWF50QEe45) Send your article ideas to Jess Fluegel and Linnea Archibald by April 1 for the May/June edition of the CDI Journal! (jess.fluegel@hcpro.com; linnea.archibald@hcpro.com) Take a look at the 2024 conference agenda and register today! (https://ow.ly/73vw50QwrJv) (Note that hotel information is in the “Location” tab.)

Today's guest is Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC, a CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak is joined by a guest who's behind one of ACDIS' 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by Nuance Communications. Nuance Communications is a technology pioneer with market leadership in conversational AI and ambient intelligence, and a full-service partner trusted by 77% of U.S. hospitals and 85% of the Fortune 100 companies worldwide. Now a Microsoft company, Nuance brings industry-leading AI and deep vertical expertise to address your biggest challenges and accelerate healthcare outcomes. Nuance meets you where you are in your CDI journey, with AI‑driven solutions that meet your needs. Recently named 2024 Best in KLAS for clinical documentation integrity, CDE One provides in‑workflow intelligence that keeps the patient at the center of the story, supporting quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement. Optimize your CDI program and maximize resources with CDE One's AI-powered encounter prioritization, workflow, analytics, and services, delivered in your current workflows and hosted on HITRUST CSF-certified Microsoft Azure for end-to-end security, privacy, and compliance. Visit www.nuance.com for more information. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: LINK) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, February 16, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACDIS-podcast-listener-questions) ACDIS members can register for the February 22 Quarterly Conference Call! (https://ow.ly/sN8w50QwrHm) ACDIS members can read the brand new 2023 CDI Salary Survey report today! (https://ow.ly/KF9W50QwrIz) Take a look at the 2024 conference agenda and register today! (https://ow.ly/73vw50QwrJv)

Today's guest is Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren is joined by a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board, one of our expert Boot Camp instructors, or an expert on a particular area to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/more-job-cdi-profession) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, February 2, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS conference, which takes place April 8-11, 2024, in Indianapolis! Find out more and register today by clicking here! (https://ow.ly/EP4L50QoRxh) ACDIS update: Make sure to complete your volunteer application to serve on the ACDIS Advisory Board, Chapter Advisory Committee, and Resource Library Committee by February 2! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/January-2024-Committees) Register for the 2024 ACDIS national conference by Monday, February 5, to get the Early Bird discount ($100 off)! (https://ow.ly/EP4L50QoRxh) Watch the recording or download the slides from our free informational webinar about the 2024 conference on January 25! (https://ow.ly/4Kao50QoRAH) Download the 2023 CDI Salary Survey report! (https://ow.ly/PjwX50QvyPq)

Today's guest is Karen Elmore, RN, BSN, CCDS, the education program manager for physicians and CDI at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, Missouri. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/denials-and-organizational-clinical-criteria) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, January 19, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS conference, which takes place April 8-11, 2024, in Indianapolis! Find out more and register today by clicking here! (https://ow.ly/EP4L50QoRxh) ACDIS update: Make sure to complete your volunteer application to serve on the ACDIS Advisory Board, Chapter Advisory Committee, and Resource Library Committee by February 2! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/January-2024-Committees) Register for the 2024 ACDIS national conference by Monday, February 5, to get the Early Bird discount ($100 off)! (https://ow.ly/EP4L50QoRxh) Download the free conference attendance justification letter! (https://ow.ly/840J50QoRyT) Register for our free informational webinar about the 2024 conference on January 25! (https://ow.ly/4Kao50QoRAH)

Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. It also features a portion of our conversation with members of the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council—Angelica Cage, MBA, BSN, CCDS, CCS, CDIP, CDI director at Tufts Medicine, and Joe Freet, RN, CCDS, CCS, the inpatient CDI manager at M Health Fairview in Minnesota—about the 2023 CDI Salary Survey results. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/2023-cdi-salary-survey-preview) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, January 5, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: ACDIS members can read the new January/February 2024 edition of the CDI Journal now! (https://ow.ly/UosQ50Qls2S) Make sure to complete your volunteer application to serve on the ACDIS Advisory Board, Chapter Advisory Committee, and Resource Library Committee by the end of the month! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/January-2024-Committees)

Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Kozak, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. It also features a conversation with Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, a CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro, about the trajectory of the industry in 2024. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/what-cdi-programs-need-pay-attention-2024) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, December 22, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Check out the agenda and register for the 2024 ACDIS national conference! (https://ow.ly/3GEu50PQMLO) Submit a nomination for a 2024 ACDIS Achievement Award! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024acdisawards) Submit a poster proposal for the 2024 ACDIS national conference! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024posters) Send your CDI Journal article ideas and pitches to jess.fluegel@hcpro.com for the 2024 editions! Send your podcast topic and guest ideas to linnea.archibald@hcpro.com for 2024 episodes!    

Today's guest is Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, ACDIS' interim director and HCPro's CDI education director. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren is joined by a guest, such as a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board, or one of our expert Boot Camp instructors, or an expert on a particular area to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession.  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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS Outpatient Pocket Guide, which is now available for pre-order! Find out more and order your copy today! (https://ow.ly/y7fx50Qf8RP) CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-hot-topics-2024) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, December 8, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Here are the links link referenced in the show: Submit a poster proposal for the 2024 ACDIS national conference! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024posters) Submit a nomination for a 2024 ACDIS Achievement Award! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024acdisawards) Indianapolis is in the path of total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, which means hotel rooms are expected to sell out quickly for the ACDIS national conference! Book your room today! (https://ow.ly/4xC150Qf8VR)

Today's guest is Sheilah Snyder, MD, FAAP, a pediatric hospitalist and CDI physician advisor for Children's Nebraska (formerly Children's Hospital and Medical Center) in Omaha, Nebraska. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, Product Coordinator and Editor Karla Kozak is joined by a guest who's behind one of ACDIS' most popular and exciting educational offerings to share their expertise.  During today's episode, Dr. Snyder mentioned two papers written by pediatric CDI physician advisors and professionals and published by ACDIS. Click here to read the paper on pediatric respiratory failure and here to read the paper on pediatric heart failure. To learn more about the pediatric networking group (APDIS), click here. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. Note that due to the holiday this week, the ACDIS team has extended the deadline through the weekend! To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: LINK) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Monday, November 27, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS Pocket Guide, which is now available for pre-order! Find out more and order your copy today! (https://ow.ly/IIL050OS9UM) ACDIS update: Apply for one of the four ACDIS CDI Scholarships by November 30! (https://ow.ly/ysr250PPnHp) Submit a poster proposal for the 2024 ACDIS national conference! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024posters) Submit a nomination for a 2024 ACDIS Achievement Award! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024acdisawards)

Today's guest is Anne Espinoza, RN, MBA, CCDS, CDIP, the executive director of clinical documentation, denials management, utilization review and patient education at Froedtert & MCW in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-coordinators-quality-and-mortality-reviews) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, November 10, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS Pocket Guide, which is now available for pre-order! Find out more and order your copy today! (https://ow.ly/IIL050OS9UM) ACDIS update: Apply for one of the four ACDIS CDI Scholarships by November 14! (https://ow.ly/ysr250PPnHp) Submit a poster proposal for the 2024 ACDIS national conference! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024posters) Submit a nomination for a 2024 ACDIS Achievement Award! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024acdisawards) Read the November/December 2023 edition of the CDI Journal! (https://ow.ly/sRst50Q59mB) Send your article ideas and drafts to the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org!

Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. It also features a conversation with Paul Evans, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CCDS, a former ACDIS Advisory Board member (2016-2019), about the trajectory of the CDI industry as he looks back on his career. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/where-cdis-been-where-its-going-career-retrospective) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, October 27, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Respond to the 2023 CDI Salary Survey by Tuesday, October 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023-CDI-Salary-Survey) Apply for one of the four ACDIS CDI Scholarships by November 14! (https://ow.ly/ysr250PPnHp) Submit a poster proposal for the 2024 ACDIS national conference! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024posters) Submit a nomination for a 2024 ACDIS Achievement Award! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024acdisawards) Check out the agenda for the 2024 ACDIS national conference! (https://ow.ly/3GEu50PQMLO)

Today's guest is Kelly Sutton, RN, BSN, MHL, CCDS, CCS, the CDI educator for Providence Health and Services—Oregon. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, Product Coordinator and Editor Karla Kozak is joined by a guest who's behind one of ACDIS' most popular and exciting 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-educator-roles-part-2-provider-education) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, October 13, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: In lieu of a traditional ad, we want to make sure all our listeners are aware of an exciting change that took place last week: HCPro, the parent company of ACDIS, has been acquired by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). You may be wondering what that means for ACDIS. The good news is that nothing is changing with our leadership and staff, with our membership benefits or education offerings, with the CCDS and CCDS-O certifications, or with our mission and vision for the association. Laurie Prescott, ACDIS interim director, and Rebecca Hendren, ACDIS director of programming, will continue to run ACDIS, along with all the wonderful people you know and love, including our best in the world instructors and editors. For answers to the questions you may have, read this article from Hendren: https://ow.ly/3z4050PUORT ACDIS update: Register for the 2024 ACDIS national conference, which takes place April 8-12, in Indianapolis! (https://ow.ly/3GEu50PQMLO)

Today's guest is Candace Blankenship, RN, BSN, CCDS, who is a CDI consultant. Today's show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren is joined by a guest, such as a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board, or one of our expert Boot Camp instructors, or an expert on a particular area to discuss a topic pertinent to today's CDI profession.  During today's episode, Blankenship recommended that listeners reach out to the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) to express concerns over the limitations of the current UB-04 form. Find all the information about contacting the NUBC at https://www.nubc.org/nubc-contact-us. Blankenship also referenced data suggesting that up to 80%-90% of health outcomes are determined by SDOH. That study can be found at https://nam.edu/social-determinants-of-health-101-for-health-care-five-plus-five/. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2024 ACDIS Pocket Guide, which is now available for pre-order! Find out more and order your copy today! (https://ow.ly/IIL050OS9UM) CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/sdoh-codes-and-their-impact-healthcare-outcomes) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, September 29, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Here are the links link referenced in the show: Download the 2023 CDI Week Industry Survey, Q&As, and resources, and listen to the free CDI Week webinar! (https://ow.ly/oAGN50PPnFn) Apply for one of the four ACDIS CDI Scholarships! (https://ow.ly/ysr250PPnHp) Stay tuned to tomorrow's (9/28) edition of CDI Strategies to respond to the 2023 CDI Salary Survey! (https://ow.ly/nB0950PPnJO) Submit your articles for the November/December edition of the CDI Journal (which will focus on quality reviews) by Monday, October 2 to the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org!

Today's guest is Sydni Johnson, BSN, RN, CCDS, the associate director of CDI quality and education at Banner Health in Tucson, Arizona. Today's show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/professional-development-2023-cdi-week-industry-survey-data-preview) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, September 15, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: ACDIS is proud to offer a new certificate program for CDI leaders and those looking to grow into a leadership role. Earn your certificate in CDI leadership with the Leadership in CDI Boot Camp from the experts at ACDIS. Graduates of the program earn the right to call themselves ACDIS-Approved CDI Leaders. Find out more about the program by clicking here. (https://ow.ly/gWOR50P8rnm) ACDIS update: Register for the free CDI Week webinar on Thursday, September 21, 1-2:30 p.m. eastern! (https://ow.ly/Fb4E50PIw8t) Download the CDI Week activity suggestions from the Furthering Education Committee! (https://ow.ly/rfTH50PIw7r) Download the 2023 CDI Week official poster! (https://ow.ly/O9Fk50PpaaW) ACDIS members can read the full September/October edition of the CDI Journal focused on denials management now! (https://ow.ly/vVhl50PIw9R) Send your article ideas and drafts to the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org!

Today's show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. It also features a conversation with Mandy Petre, RN, CDI specialist at Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kansas, about CDI and utilization review (UR) hybrid roles. 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/cdi-and-ur-hybrid-roles) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, September 1, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Apply to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council (it's free!) by Thursday, August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023-2024-Council-application) Join ACDIS to get access to the September/October edition of the CDI Journal, which will be released this week and focuses on CDI and denials management! (https://ow.ly/gmni50PEv1L) Download the free CDI Week official poster and plan your celebrations for September 18-22! (https://ow.ly/ga2650PEv8v) Register for the free CDI Week webinar, which takes place Thursday, September 21, 1-2:30 p.m. eastern! (https://ow.ly/CTX750PEva6) Pre-order your copy of the 2024 ACDIS Pocket Guide, which will be shipped out in November! (https://ow.ly/vYXX50PEvbL) 

Today's guest is Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, CDI education specialist for ACDIS and HCPro, where she teaches ACDIS boot camps and serves as a subject matter expert for the association. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, Product Coordinator and Editor Karla Kozak is joined by a guest who's behind one of ACDIS' most popular and exciting 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. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/clinical-deep-dive-sepsis) The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, August 18, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Were you or your team unable to attend the 2023 ACDIS conference in Chicago? Well, here's your chance to catch up on what you missed! Join us next week, Tuesday, August 22, through Thursday, August 24, for ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, a special virtual event featuring audio recorded live from Clinical & Coding track at the 2023 ACDIS conference. Learn more and register today by clicking here! (https://ow.ly/3KiC50PyI80) ACDIS update: Apply to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council (it's free!) by Thursday, August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023-2024-Council-application) The August ACDIS Quarterly Conference Call has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 31! (https://ow.ly/3K5U50PyIjZ) Have a topic or guest suggestion for a future ACDIS Podcast episode? Email the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org!