Modern Practice Podcast

2022-01

Episodes

CDI technology – Part 2

Thursday Jan 20, 2022

Thursday Jan 20, 2022

This episode continues an examination of CDI software, considering how best to use the technology and take into account the need for critical thinking beyond it. Cutting-edge automation does not replace the skills of CDI specialists and coders.
 
Guest speaker:Rachel Mack, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRCConsulting Director, Clinical DocumentationVizient
 
Moderator:Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHMPrincipal, Clinical Operations and QualityVizient
 
Show Notes:
[00:49] Essentials to keep in mind when using CDI software technology during concurrent review
[02:10] Origins of CDI technology
[03:30] Virtual versus in-person
[04:13] Interrelationship of CDI specialists and coders
[06:10] The perfect marriage
[07:22] Keys to success
[09:04] Partnering with physicians
 
Links | Resources:
To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com
Rachel Mack’s contact email: rachel.mack@vizientinc.com
What is CDI and how does it impact you? (AAPM) Click here
Addressing Provider Clinical Documentation Challenges: New Technology Solutions Improve Accuracy (Vizient) Click here
Vizient’s CDI App Click here
What Does a Clinical Documentation Specialist Do Day-to-Day? Click here
 
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CDI technology – Part 1

Thursday Jan 13, 2022

Thursday Jan 13, 2022

Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) is crucial for full and accurate reimbursement and reduced compliance risks. Many software programs provide automation to assist coding and prioritization. However, clinical documentation specialists (CDSs) and coding professionals need to use these enhanced software tools along with critical thinking skills to take advantage of query opportunities. On this episode, we’ll discuss how to effectively use CDI technology.
 
Guest speaker:
Rachel Mack, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC
Consulting Director, Clinical Documentation
Vizient
 
Moderator:
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Principal, Clinical Operations and Quality
Vizient
 
Show Notes:
[01:40] Each physician document holds importance for the patient
[02:10] Origins of CDI technology
[03:21] CDI technology today: advantages and drawbacks
[06:28] Example: when there’s a need to avoid technology dependence
[07:43] Need for critical thinking apart from the technology
[09:48] Choose the software well
 
Links | Resources:
To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com
Rachel Mack’s contact email: rachel.mack@vizientinc.com
What is CDI and how does it impact you? (AAPM) Click here
Addressing Provider Clinical Documentation Challenges: New Technology Solutions Improve Accuracy (Vizient) Click here
Vizient’s CDI App Click here
What Does a Clinical Documentation Specialist Do Day-to-Day? Click here
 
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Thursday Jan 06, 2022

This episode is the final in the series on the final MACRA Rule for 2022. An excerpt from the recent Medical Leadership Series webcast, the discussion on this episode focuses on MIPS Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) , new performance category percentages, the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and other issues.
 
Guest speakers:
Valinda Rutledge, MBA, MSN
Senior Advisor, Sg2
Vizient
 
Madeleine McDowell, MD
Principal and Medical Director, Sg2
Vizient
 
Moderator:
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Principal
Clinical Operations and Quality
Vizient
 
Show Notes:
[00:30] MIPS Accountable Care Organization changes and the CMS web interface
[04:41] Need to look at Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
[05:09] Standard performance of ACOs – changes and the new threshold
[07:11] Chance that some ACOs may not achieve savings at all
[07:41] Issues around the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
[10:20] Key insights overall
 
Links | Resources:
To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com
Maddie McDowell’s contact email: madeleine.mcdowell@vizientinc.com
Valinda Rutledge’s contact email? valinda.rutledge@vizientinc.com
Program handout from December 8, 2021 Vizient Medical Leadership Series webcast: Click here
Link to December 8 webcast: Click here
 
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