It’s always been easy to show financial return on investment for inpatient CDI endeavors, but the monetary value of outpatient programs is increasing dramatically year after year, making outpatient CDI reviews more attractive to many healthcare organizations.
A recent survey highlighted the healthcare challenges face by low-income Americans. Read about how understanding these challenges can improve patient care at your facility.
The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on the need for culturally competent care. The racial and ethnic inequities in healthcare have been made more apparent by the pandemic, leading to protests in our country and worldwide.
If your organization is not already screening short inpatient stays, now may be a good time to start, says Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM, CHRI, a vice president at R1 RCM Inc. in Chicago.
The widespread adoption of electronic medical records and software has made it easier for coders to ensure that all necessary query elements are present. Nonetheless, coders must understand what these elements are.
