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The ACDIS PodcastAdvisory Board series: Clinical validation denialsToday’s guests are Okemena Ewoterai, BSN, MA, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, director of CDI at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, and Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS, medical director for CDI and coding at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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.
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2025-12-1731 minThe ACDIS PodcastEngaging providers in a remote environmentToday’s guest is Kelly Rice, MSHI, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC, a clinical documentation education specialist with HCPro and ACDIS.
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.
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2025-12-0332 minThe ACDIS PodcastKPIs and analyticsToday’s guests are Danita Boone, RN, BSN, CCDS, associate director of CDI at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, and Lisa Fuller, BSN, RN, CCDS, system CDI data analyst at Baptist Health System in Louisville, Kentucky. Today’s show is an excerpt from the October 2025 ACDIS CDI Leadership Council panel discussion.
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.
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2025-11-1925 minThe ACDIS PodcastProblem list sequencingToday’s guest is Lynette Byerly, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, a clinical documentation education specialist with HCPro and ACDIS. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, and features a special ACDIS update with 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.
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2025-11-0534 minThe ACDIS PodcastMalnutrition quality improvement: A case studyToday’s guest is Sheilah Snyder, MD, FAAP, a pediatric hospitalist and CDI physician advisor for Children’s Nebraska in Omaha. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak.
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.
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2025-10-2230 minThe ACDIS PodcastOutpatient CDI FAQsToday’s guest is Jessica Vaughn, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC, CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro. Today’s show is 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.
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2025-10-0836 minThe ACDIS PodcastDeveloping an appealability scoreToday’s guest is Kathy Shumpert, MSN, RN, CCDS, senior manager government audit and appeals at Stanford Health Care. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald.
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.
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2025-09-2436 minThe ACDIS Podcast2025 CDI Week sneak peek: Productivity metricsToday’s guest is Coral Fernandez, RN, CCDS, CCS, CDI auditor/educator at Baptist Health System, and a member of the 2025 ACDIS Furthering Education Committee. Today’s show is cohosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and ACDIS 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.
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2025-09-1028 minThe ACDIS PodcastAdvisory Board series: Elixhauser comorbiditiesToday’s guests are Amy Kratochvil, RHIT, CDIP, CCDS, system director for HIM coding and CDI at UChicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and Tiara Minor, RN, BSN, CCDS, director of CDI at the University of Miami Health System in Miami, Florida. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren and is part of our occasional series with members of the ACDIS Advisory Board. You can read more about today’s guests, and the rest of the ACDIS Advisory Board here: https://acdis.org/membership/boards
During the episode, Amy and Tiara mentioned several resources, which can be found at the...
2025-08-2735 minThe ACDIS PodcastTools for provider and CDI engagementToday’s guest is Ryan Greene, BSN, RN, CPN, a CDI specialist at Nemours Children's Health, Florida. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and features a special ACDIS update with 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.
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2025-08-1330 minThe ACDIS PodcastClinical deep dive: SepsisToday’s guest is Kelly Rice, MSHI, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC, CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS. Today’s show is 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.
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2025-07-3027 minThe ACDIS PodcastOutpatient CDI: Substance use disordersToday’s guest is Taylor Wiggins, DNP, RN, a CDI leader with over a decade of nursing experience and background in risk adjustment and outpatient documentation strategy.
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.
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2025-07-1632 minThe ACDIS PodcastImproving CDI team cultureToday’s guest is Katie Parsley, RN, MSN, CCDS, CPHQ, the CDI manager at Providence Health and Services for the Oregon service area.
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.
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2025-07-0231 minThe ACDIS PodcastListener questions: Queries, coding shortages, AI, mortality reviews!Today’s guest is Nicole Nodal-Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS. 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.
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2025-06-1833 minThe ACDIS PodcastAdvisory Board series: Acute skin failureToday’s guests are Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, the vice president of middle revenue cycle for Beth Israel Lahey Health, based in Massachusetts, and Okemena Ewoterai, RN, BSN, MA, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, the director of CDI at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series, hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and 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 Hi...
2025-06-0426 minThe ACDIS PodcastManaging changeToday’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.
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2025-05-2132 minThe ACDIS PodcastStress and burnout in CDIToday’s guest is Traci Lindner, 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.
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2025-05-0731 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI versus coding: Celebrating HIP Week 2025Today’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.
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2025-04-2329 minThe ACDIS PodcastEmployee engagement in a hybrid worldToday’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 th...
2025-04-0931 minThe ACDIS PodcastFostering diversity, inclusion, and equity in CDIToday’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.
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2025-03-2640 minThe ACDIS PodcastAdvisory Board series: Patient safety indicatorsToday’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...
2025-03-1233 minThe ACDIS PodcastAdvisory Board series: Mortality reviewsToday’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.
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2025-02-2628 minThe ACDIS PodcastPediatric deep dive: NICU reviewsToday’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.
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2025-02-1228 minThe ACDIS Podcast2024 CDI Salary Survey: Benefits, staffing, remote work, and more!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...
2025-01-2933 minThe ACDIS PodcastRisk adjustmentToday’s guest is Rebecca Burlin, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDI director at Lakeland Regional Health in Deltona, Florida. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series, hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products & Events, Karla Kozak.
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.
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2025-01-1528 minThe ACDIS PodcastACDIS Advisory Board series: Second-level reviewsToday’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.
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2025-01-0135 minThe ACDIS PodcastClinical deep dive: Trauma reviewsToday’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.
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2024-12-1835 minThe ACDIS PodcastEducation for inpatient, primary care, and specialty providersToday’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 Mus...
2024-12-0431 minThe ACDIS PodcastClinical deep dive: ImpellasToday’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.
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2024-11-2031 minThe ACDIS PodcastListener questions: Mortality reviews, liver conditions, denials, and more!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...
2024-11-0632 minThe ACDIS PodcastDRG downgrade denialsToday’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 “Ta...
2024-10-2333 minThe ACDIS PodcastDeveloping pediatric respiratory failure guidelinesToday’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 down...
2024-10-0931 minThe ACDIS PodcastThe physician advisor role in CDIToday’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)
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2024-09-2530 minThe ACDIS PodcastProvider education, query metrics: 2024 CDI Week Industry Survey sneak peekToday’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 profes...
2024-09-1131 minThe ACDIS PodcastOutpatient CDI educationToday’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...
2024-08-2828 minThe ACDIS PodcastCompliant query practiceToday’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/3...
2024-08-1437 minThe ACDIS PodcastPediatric deep dive: MalnutritionToday’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.
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2024-07-3129 minThe ACDIS PodcastListener questions: AKI, encephalopathy, case management collaboration, and more!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, 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.
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2024-07-1730 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI education for residentsToday’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 mu...
2024-07-0329 minThe ACDIS PodcastQuality deep dive: PSI 15 (accidental punctures and lacerations)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.
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2024-06-1934 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI and power dynamicsToday’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 expe...
2024-06-0534 minThe ACDIS PodcastAdvisory Board welcome: CDI and length of stayToday’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 ou...
2024-05-2226 minThe ACDIS PodcastOutpatient CDI: Annual wellness visitsToday’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...
2024-05-0830 minThe ACDIS PodcastListener questions: AKI, MI, encephalopathy, provider engagement, and more!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
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2024-04-2440 minThe ACDIS PodcastQuality deep dive: PSIs and HACsToday’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.
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2024-04-1031 minThe ACDIS PodcastEthical CDI practiceToday’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...
2024-03-2731 minThe ACDIS PodcastPediatric deep dive: Behavioral health reviewsToday’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 Jahz...
2024-03-1331 minThe ACDIS PodcastAI’s impact on CDI workToday’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.
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2024-02-2835 minThe ACDIS PodcastClinical deep dive: Acute kidney injury (AKI)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.
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2024-02-1429 minThe ACDIS PodcastMore than a job: CDI as a professionToday’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...
2024-01-3130 minThe ACDIS PodcastDenials and organizational clinical criteriaToday’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.
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2024-01-1735 minThe ACDIS PodcastDenials and organizational clinical criteriaToday’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.
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2024-01-1735 minThe ACDIS Podcast2023 CDI Salary Survey previewToday’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.
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2024-01-0330 minThe ACDIS PodcastWhat CDI programs need to pay attention to in 2024Today’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.
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2023-12-2025 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI hot topics for 2024Today’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.
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2023-12-0633 minThe ACDIS PodcastPediatric CDI: An introductionToday’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 respira...
2023-11-2234 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI coordinators, quality, and mortality reviewsToday’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.
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2023-11-0829 minThe ACDIS PodcastWhere CDI's been, where it's going: A career retrospectiveToday’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.
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2023-10-2543 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI educator roles, part 2: Provider educationToday’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.
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2023-10-1130 minThe ACDIS PodcastSDOH codes and their impact on healthcare outcomesToday’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...
2023-09-2731 minThe ACDIS PodcastProfessional development: 2023 CDI Week Industry Survey data previewToday’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...
2023-09-1336 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI and UR hybrid rolesToday’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...
2023-08-3037 minThe ACDIS PodcastClinical deep dive: SepsisToday’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, b...
2023-08-1628 minThe ACDIS PodcastThe what and why of PSIsToday’s guest is Kim Conner, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, 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 “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 to discuss a topic pertinent to today’s CDI profession.
Here is the link referenced in the show: https://qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/measures/PSI_TechSpec
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2023-08-0227 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI and the case mix index problemToday’s guest is Lena Wilson, MHI, RHIA, CCS, CCDS, the manager of CDI and ICD-10 clinical education at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. 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.
Last year, the ACDIS Advisory Board published a white paper on the topic of CDI a...
2023-07-1937 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI educator rolesToday’s show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren, 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 Kelly Sutton, RN, BSN, MHL, CCDS, CCS, the system CDI educator and implementation specialist at AdventHealth in Florida, about CDI educator roles.
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2023-07-0535 minThe ACDIS PodcastA conversation with the 2023 CDI Professional of the Year winnerToday’s guest is Lori Ganote, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI director at Baptist Health System in Kentucky and Indiana. Ganote was the 2023 recipient of the CDI Professional of the Year ACDIS Achievement Award. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator 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 Jahz...
2023-06-2127 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI leadership developmentToday’s guest is Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim ACDIS director and director of CDI education for HCPro. 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 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 professional. Today’s topic is CDI leadership development.
Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “T...
2023-06-0735 minThe ACDIS PodcastOpportunities in pediatric CDIToday’s guest is Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, CDI education specialist with ACDIS/HCPro. 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 Highe...
2023-05-2428 minThe ACDIS PodcastVidant Health’s seven-year battle with the OIG over malnutritionToday’s show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editors Jess Fluegel and Joshua Raposa. 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 Vaughn Matacale, MD, CCDS, director of the physician advisor group at ECU Health in Greenville, North Carolina, about Vidant Health’s seven-year battle with the OIG over malnutrition denials.
Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Y...
2023-05-1035 minThe ACDIS PodcastCMS-HCC Version 28 updateToday’s guest is Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim ACDIS director and director of CDI education for HCPro. 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 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 professional.
During today’s show, Prescott and Hendren discuss the upcoming CMS-HCC risk adjustment model changes for payment year 2024. You can read the full announc...
2023-04-2631 minThe ACDIS PodcastPhysician and CDI collaborationToday’s guest is Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, a CDI education specialist for HCPro and ACDIS based in Middleton, Massachusetts. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto will be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.
Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.
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2023-04-1228 minThe ACDIS PodcastTransitioning from inpatient to outpatient CDIToday’s guest is Hailey Ryfinski, RN, the director of outpatient CDI at Mayo Clinic Health System throughout the Midwest. 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 “Ta...
2023-03-2929 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI competencies and auditsToday’s show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. Today’s 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 about competencies and audits with Ella Elizee, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI educator, and JoAnne Mullins, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI team lead and internal auditor, both at Tampa General Hospital in Florida.
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2023-03-1534 minThe ACDIS PodcastClinical validation denialsToday’s guest is Laura McLaughlin, BSN, RN, CCDS, a CDI specialist at Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto will be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.
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2023-03-0126 minThe ACDIS PodcastSurgical complicationsToday’s guest is Aaron “AJ” Hegg, MD, physician advisor for utilization management and CDI and critical care physician at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren will be 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 professional. Today’s show is co-hosted by Kim Conner, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro, a Simplify Compliance brand...
2023-02-1528 minThe ACDIS PodcastState of remote CDI workToday’s guest is Vanessa Elliott, BSN, RN, CCDS, enterprise system CDI educator, at WVU Medicine in 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...
2023-02-0129 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI mortality reviews, ACDIS updates from the teamToday’s show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. Today’s show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format. It also features a conversation about CDI mortality reviews with Keisha Downes, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, MBA-HM, CDI director at Tufts Medicine health system in Boston.
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.
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2023-01-1831 minThe ACDIS PodcastWhat’s TOAD got to do with it?Today’s guest is Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, the interim director for ACDIS and director of CDI education for HCPro, based in Middleton, Massachusetts. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto will be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.
Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from...
2023-01-0430 minThe ACDIS PodcastAn ACDIS Year in ReviewToday’s guests are Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, the interim director for ACDIS and director of CDI education for HCPro, based in Middleton, Massachusetts, and Karla Accorto, ACDIS' product coordinator and editor. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren discusses CDI topics with guests including members of the ACDIS Advisory Board or other experienced CDI leaders from around the country to discuss strategic topics related to the state of the industry, where CDI is going, or opportunities for advancement.
Our intro and...
2022-12-2136 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI Salary Survey sneak peek, ACDIS Happy Hour updatesToday’s show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. Today’s show is part of our “ACDIS Happy Hour” series, which provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. It also features a sneak peek of the 2022 CDI Salary Survey results, which will be released in early 2023, and a conversation about the importance of salary survey data with Anneleah Williams-Bridges, RHIA, RHIT, CCDS, CCS, CCS-P, who is a hospital executive at Virginia Hospital Center a...
2022-11-2325 minThe ACDIS PodcastACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice—2022 UpdateToday’s guests are Tammy Combs, RN, MSN, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, director of HIM practice excellence, CDI nurse planner at AHIMA, and Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim ACDIS director and director of CDI education for HCPro. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren discusses CDI topics with guests including members of the ACDIS Advisory Board or other experienced CDI leaders from around the country to discuss strategic topics related to the state of the industry, where CDI is going, or opportunities for adva...
2022-10-2632 minThe ACDIS PodcastACDIS’ 15th anniversary, FY 2023 IPPS updateToday’s guests are Tamara Hicks, RN, CCS, CCDS, ACM-RN, CCDS-O, the director of clinical documentation excellence at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, the interim director of ACDIS as well as the director of CDI education for HCPro. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren discusses CDI topics with guests including members of the ACDIS Advisory Board or other experienced CDI leaders from around the country to discuss strategic topics related to the stat...
2022-09-2836 minThe ACDIS PodcastLong COVIDToday’s guest is Kim Conner, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto will be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.
Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.
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2022-09-1429 minThe ACDIS PodcastCMI and CDI metricsToday’s guests are Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim ACDIS director and CDI education director for HCPro, based in Middleton, Massachusetts, and Kim Conner, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren discusses CDI topics with guests including members of the ACDIS Advisory Board or other experienced CDI leaders from around the country to discuss strategic topics related to the state of the industry, where CDI is going, or opportunities for advancement.
Our intro...
2022-08-3130 minThe ACDIS PodcastACDIS Happy Hour: Publications, CDI Week, and a sneak peek behind the ACDIS Leadership Council curtainToday’s show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel. Today’s show is part of our “ACDIS Happy Hour” series, which provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series. It also features a sneak peek of the 2022 CDI Week Industry Survey and a clip from one of our ACDIS CDI Leadership Council calls focused on productivity metrics. The Leadership Council conversation included the following Council members:
Jami Coler, RN, SMART, CCDS, CRC, supervisor of CDI w...
2022-08-0330 minThe ACDIS PodcastOnboarding and training new CDI staffToday’s guest is Dawn Valdez, RN, LNC, CDIP, CCDS, a CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro, a Simplify Compliance brand, in Middleton, Massachusetts. Today’s show is a part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto will be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.
Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive...
2022-07-2029 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI and social determinants of healthToday’s guest is Kim Conner, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, a CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro, a Simplify Compliance brand, in Middleton, Massachusetts. Today’s show is a part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald be joined by one guest from the ACDIS Leadership Council ranks or a contributor from one of our ACDIS publications to discuss a topic relevant to leaders in the industry, whether or not they currently hold a traditional management title.
Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad m...
2022-07-0632 minThe ACDIS PodcastCDI staff auditsToday’s guest is Jeanne Johnson, RN, MHA, CDI director at Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio. Today’s show is a part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald be joined by one guest from the ACDIS Leadership Council ranks or a contributor from one of our ACDIS publications to discuss a topic relevant to leaders in the industry, whether or not they currently hold a traditional management title.
During today’s show, Johnson mentioned several items in the ACDIS Resource Library related to staff audits. Those resources can be found here...
2022-06-2225 minThe ACDIS PodcastACDIS Happy Hour: Committees, CDI Week, Books!Today’s guests are ACDIS Regulatory Committee co-chairs Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDI education specialist for ACDIS/HCPro, based in Middleton, Massachusetts, and Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, inpatient coding educator at SSM Health System in St. Louis, Missouri. The show is hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editor and Product Coordinator Karla Accorto, and Associate Editor Jess Fluegel.
Today’s show is part of our “ACDIS Happy Hour” series, which provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series.
Our intro and outro music for the A...
2022-06-0835 minThe ACDIS PodcastAn ACDIS farewellToday’s guests are Rebecca Hendren, director of programming, and Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim director, both at ACDIS, based in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Today’s show is supported by 3M Health Information Systems. 3M Health Information Systems, now with M*Modal, delivers innovative software and consulting services designed for a wide range of healthcare environments. From closing the loop between clinical care and revenue integrity, to computer-assisted coding, clinical documentation integrity and performance monitoring, 3M can help you reduce cost and provide more informed care.
Featured solution:
Today’s featured ACDIS solution is Imagine: 2022 ACDIS Confer...
2022-03-0938 minThe ACDIS PodcastACDIS conference returns—kickstart my heartToday’s guest is Timothy Brundage, MD, CCDS, the chief executive officer and physician advisor of the Brundage Group. Today’s show is co-hosted to Dawn Valdez, RN, LNC, CCDS, CDIP, CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Please note that we had some issues during the show with Dr. Brundage's audio. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Featured solution:
Today’s featured ACDIS solution is the 2021 ACDIS national conference.
After a year in which we had to cancel our 2020 event, ACDIS is stepping forward to make ourselves and the CDI profession stronger than ever.
Join us October 24-28 in Dalla...
2021-10-2032 minThe ACDIS PodcastChart review with the ACDIS Pocket GuideToday’s guests are Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, CDI education director at ACDIS/HCPro in Middleton, Massachusetts, Autumn Reiter, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, director of CDI services at CorroHealth, and Nikki Dailey, BSN, RN, CCDS, a level 3 CDI specialist for WVU Medicine.
Featured solution:
Today’s featured ACDIS solution is the 2021 ACDIS national conference.
After a year in which we had to cancel our 2020 event, ACDIS is stepping forward to make ourselves and the CDI profession stronger than ever.
Join us October 24-28 in Dallas, Texas, for the return of the ACDIS national confe...
2021-09-2934 minThe ACDIS PodcastReturn of the ACDIS national conferenceToday’s guest is Melissa Varnavas, the editorial director of events and education at ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Featured solution:
Today’s featured ACDIS solution is the 2021 ACDIS national conference.
After a year in which we had to cancel our 2020 event, ACDIS is stepping forward to make ourselves and the CDI profession stronger than ever.
Join us October 24-28 in Dallas, Texas, for the return of the ACDIS national conference. We’re offering cutting-edge education across more than 60 CDI-focused presentations in our first-ever hybrid event. Our in-person event at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel features four concurrent tracks focused on coding and cl...
2021-07-2133 minThe ACDIS PodcastSevere malnutrition: Review of OIG worksheetsWith special guests James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS, CCDS, CDIP, president of CDIMD-Physician Champions, based in Nashville, Tennessee, and Paul R. Belton, RHIA, MHA, MBA, JD, LLM, the chief compliance and privacy office with Stanford Healthcare and Sharp Healthcare. Today’s show is co-hosted by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, the CDI education director at HCPro/ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Download the additional slides and information from the presentation “Malnutrition Audits: Time to Up Our Game” by clicking here. This presentation was referenced on the show. You can watch a recording of this presentation delivered at the Oct. 2...
2020-11-0432 minThe ACDIS Podcast2020 CMS-HCC modelWith special guest Jennifer Eaton, RN, MSN, CCDS, executive director of CDI services and education at Enjoin in Eads, Tennesseee. Today’s show is co-hosted by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, a CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Featured solution:
Today’s featured ACDIS solution is the 2021 ACDIS Pocket Guide (https://bit.ly/2SfbVeO).
The 2021 ACDIS Pocket Guide is your essential CDI resource. It includes updates to clinical diagnostic standards, the Official Coding Guidelines, ICD-10-CM codes, CMS-HCCs and CDI critical thinking tips! The 2021 ACDIS Pocket Guide is co-written by ACDIS’ CDI Education Director Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS...
2020-10-2133 minThe ACDIS PodcastDiversity in CDIWith special guest Angelica Naylor, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, a CDI consultant and manager with Trust Healthcare Consulting Services, a CorroHealth Company, in Plano, Texas. Today’s show is co-hosted by Carolyn Riel, the associate editor for ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Featured solution:
Today’s featured ACDIS solution is the 2021 ACDIS Pocket Guide (https://bit.ly/2SfbVeO).
The 2021 ACDIS Pocket Guide is your essential CDI resource. It includes updates to clinical diagnostic standards, the Official Coding Guidelines, ICD-10-CM codes, CMS-HCCs and CDI critical thinking tips! The 2021 ACDIS Pocket Guide is co-written by ACDIS’ CDI Education Director Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS...
2020-10-0733 minThe ACDIS PodcastValue of CDI: NYU Langone case studyWith special guests Christopher Petrilli, MD, SFHM, an assistant professor for the department of medicine and the clinical lead of value-based management for NYU Langone Health in Manhattan, and Irina Zusman, RHIA, CCS, CCDS, the director of HIM, coding, and CDI initiatives for NYU Langone. Today’s show is co-hosted by Dawn Valdez, RN, LNC, CCDS, a CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Today’s show is supported by 3M Health Information Systems. 3M is committed to driving the CDI industry forward, helping CDI teams reach new levels of performance. Clinical documentation integrity has never been more impo...
2020-09-3032 minThe ACDIS PodcastACDIS Mailbag: Listener questionsWith special guest Dawn R. Valdez, RN, LNC, CDIP, CCDS, the CDI manager of education at Ardent Health Services in Nashville, Tennessee. Co-hosted by Laurie Prescott, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, the CDI education director for ACDIS in Middleton, Massachusetts.
Click here to view the Medscape article ‘Big Three’ Diseases Account for Most Diagnostic Error Harm as featured on In the News.
Learn more about the ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI here: https://acdis.org/acdis-symposium.
2019-07-3133 minThe ACDIS PodcastNew AHIMA-ACDIS physician query practice briefWith special guests Katy Good, RN, RBS, CCS, CCDS, Training Materials Specialist for Enjoin CDI, and Fran Jurcak, MSN, RN, CCDS, Vice President of Clinical Affairs for Iodine Software. Both were contributors to the new query brief. Co-hosted by Allen Frady, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS, CDI Education Specialist for ACDIS.
To read Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice--2019 update in its entirety, please click here.
2019-02-2834 min