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Clinician Engagement

Beyond coding: a case study on leveraging clinical documentation audits for activity optimisation and quality

Mike Kertes June 4, 2024
Join CDIA's National Director, Mike Kertes, as he presents an enlightening case study from a recent audit within the Southern NSW Local Health..

The Importance of Clinical Documentation - A Fireside Chat with Peter Joyce & Dr David Tralaggan

Dr David Tralaggan May 7, 2024
Join Dave Tralaggan and Peter Joyce for a discussion on the importance of quality clinical documentation, especially Peter's view from his previous..

Who makes the best CDS?

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford January 21, 2024
The CDS is the most important element in any clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program. CDI is abehavioural changeprocess implementing..

What does a Clinical Documentation Specialist do?

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford November 20, 2023
You may have seen CDS roles advertised within your hospital or online, and you’re wondering what the role involves and if you’re the right person for..

Junior doctors: paperwork lackeys or key allies for CDI?

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford October 17, 2023
Don't miss this enthralling video as CDIA's Dr Felicity Sinclair Ford provides a glimpse into the life of a junior doctor, and her reflections and..

Establishing a CDI Steering Committee

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford September 9, 2023
Discover why a steering committee is a vital piece in your approach towards clinical documentation improvement in this latest video by Dr Felicity..

The science behind clinical documentation improvement (CDI)

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford July 19, 2023
Discover why clinical documentation improvement is a behavioural change process that requires a scientific approach.

Why CDI is here to stay

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford May 14, 2023
Hesitant to invest in clinical documentation improvement (CDI) because you’re worried it’s only a temporary initiative? Discover why CDI is a..

How to Have Productive Clinical Discussions

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford April 5, 2023
Engaging in clinical discussions with clinicians is a core aspect of the CDS role.

Funding for the future: Investigating and implementing innovative funding models in Australia

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority June 29, 2022
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is pleased to release a new webinar series as part of its educational offering for local and..

CDI is a journey, not an event

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford June 24, 2022
If you think your hospital has “done” clinical documentation improvement (CDI), it may be time to think again. Join Dr Felicity Sinclair Ford as she..

Fair and responsive pricing

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority April 20, 2022
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is pleased to release a new webinar series as part of its educational offering for local and..

Every patient counts - adding value, efficiency & transparency through accurate health data collection

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority February 17, 2022
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is pleased to release a new webinar series as part of its educational offering for local and..

CDI Workshop: AHIMA ME Conference

Mike Kertes January 13, 2022

Insight into patient costing data

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority December 14, 2021
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is pleased to release a new webinar series as part of its educational offering for local and..

HIMAA Conference - Engage your doctors to enhance your data

Mike Kertes November 12, 2021
Relive Mike Kertes's presentation from the 2021 HIMAA Conference - Health Information Management: The Intersection of Health Care and Data Science.

HIMAA Conference - Junior Doctors and Clinical Documentation Improvement

Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford November 12, 2021
Relive Dr Felicity Sinclair's Ford's presentation from the 2021 HIMAA Conference - Health Information Management: The Intersection of Health Care and..

Enabling clinically meaningful classification development

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority October 21, 2021
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is pleased to release a new webinar series as part of its educational offering for local and..