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We are excited to welcome Lauren Zoubek to our team! ?? She will be joining us as our Sales and Recruitment Development Specialist. Please give her a warm welcome! ???

The "CHF Exacerbation" has finally secured the nomination for the most ungrateful and misaligned diagnosis of the year—why? ? Missed specificity: Is it systolic, diastolic, or combined? Acute or chronic? ? Lower-weighted DRG: Leads to reduced reimbursement for high-acuity care. ? Quality impact: Heart failure is a CMS-tracked condition, affecting readmission penalties and risk-adjusted mortality rates. ? Clinical implications: Lack of clarity can lead to suboptimal treatment plans and failure to flag high-risk patients. But wait, there is also the Financial Impact ?? Financial Alignment: Proper classification of systolic vs. diastolic CHF increases MS-DRG weight, leading to higher, justified reimbursement. ?? Quality Metrics: CHF is a core measure condition—specific documentation helps reduce readmissions, improve CMS Star Ratings, and optimize HCC risk adjustment. ?? Patient Safety: Precise CHF documentation ensures better medication management (e.g., diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors) and fewer complications. Real-World CDI Win: A hospital struggling with CHF readmissions discovered that 60% of their CHF cases were under-documented. After implementing CDI-driven real-time documentation reviews, they saw: ?? 18% reduction in CHF-related readmissions ?? 10% increase in accurate CHF-related reimbursements ? Improved CMS Star Ratings & Leapfrog safety scores Discover how our technology solution can help you align these objectives here. https://lnkd.in/g-Pwr4Dj

Exciting News! DextroMedical is Now an AHIMA ACEP Provider!?? We’re thrilled to announce that DextroMedical has officially become an AHIMA -Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP)!?? What does this mean for YOU? ???? ? Trusted & Accredited Education – Our training and education programs now come with the gold standard of AHIMA-approved CEUs, ensuring your professional development meets industry-leading benchmarks.?? ? Enhancing CDI & HIM Expertise – We are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, practical, and impactful training for CDI specialists, HIM professionals, and revenue cycle teams eager to sharpen their skills, reduce denials, and improve documentation integrity.?? ? Stay Ahead of Compliance & Best Practices – As an ACEP, we will offer up-to-date education on CMS guidelines, coding compliance, documentation accuracy, and revenue optimization, helping healthcare teams improve outcomes while ensuring regulatory excellence.?? DextroMedical has always prioritized quality, innovation, and workforce excellence in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), HIM, and mid-revenue cycle consulting—and this milestone further strengthens our commitment to advancing education and impact in the healthcare sector.?? ?? If you are a hospital, CDI professional, coder, or revenue cycle leader seeking AHIMA-approved continuing education, let’s connect!?? ?? Stay tuned for upcoming workshops, webinars, and training programs to enhance expertise, optimize documentation, and foster career growth. #CDI #HIM #AHIMA #HealthcareEducation #DextroMedical #RevenueCycle #ClinicalDocumentation #MedicalCoding #CEUs #Compliance #HealthData #QualityImprovement #acdis

CDI, Government Cuts & The 2025 Playbook – Are You Ready? Hospitals are cutting costs—but at what price? CDI programs are at risk, audits are on the rise, and government regulations are shifting fast. If you’re in revenue cycle, HIM, or hospital leadership, this edition of our DextroMedical Newsletter is one you can’t afford to miss. Inside this edition: ? Why cutting CDI budgets is a financial disaster (and how to prove it to leadership) ? The 2025 Federal Register updates that will impact hospitals—payment systems, cybersecurity, and health equity ? How DextroSync is making CDI smarter, not harder, with predictive analytics, proactive documentation, and data precision tools Hospitals that ignore these shifts will lose revenue. Those who adapt will thrive. #CDI #RevenueCycle #HospitalLeadership #DextroMedical #DextroSync #HealthcareFinance

We know?hospitals are losing millions due to incomplete documentation, but what if the real problem isn’t just documentation? It’s how CDI programs are designed. Too many organizations overlook the people—CDI specialists, physicians, case managers—who drive success. Technology alone won’t fix this. That’s why DextroMedical is leading a people-first movement in CDI, and we just got featured in Business Fortune magazine for it! (Link below ??) Why This Matters for You ?? Clinical documentation burnout is real – and it’s draining hospital revenue. ?? Denial rates are climbing – hospitals need a more innovative, people-driven CDI model. ?? Quality scores (CMS Star Ratings, Leapfrog) depend on accuracy – and that starts with empowering the right teams. Data Speaks: ?????70% of CDI leaders say staff shortages impact documentation accuracy. ?????58% of hospitals report rising denials due to incomplete documentation. ?????92% of hospital execs AGREE: people drive better CDI outcomes than technology alone. The Completion Mistake Most Hospitals Make ?? - They focus on “fixing” documentation issues AFTER claims get denied. - The winning hospitals focus on supporting CDI teams FIRST—so claims never get denied. That’s what we do at DextroMedical: People - Process - Technology ?? We celebrate our CDI experts. ?? We designed DextroSync, our CDI platform, to measure concurrent ROI. ?? We help hospitals lower denials, improve quality scores, and drive revenue, making CDI more sustainable. ?? Check out the full feature on our people-first approach in Business Fortune here: https://lnkd.in/gnKyQ3qJ Follow DextroMedical for more insights on CDI, hospital revenue, and denial prevention! ?? #CDI #ClinicalDocumentation #HealthcareRevenue #PeopleFirst #Denials #HospitalFinance #DextroMedical

?? Revolutionize Your CDI Workflow with DextroSync ?? Are you ready to transform how your team approaches Clinical Documentation Integrity? ?? Introducing DextroSync – our proprietary, HIPAA-compliant platform designed to: ? Optimize workflows ? Enhance collaboration ? Track ROI in real-time At DextroMedical, we understand the unique challenges healthcare leaders face in improving documentation, quality metrics, and revenue cycle performance. That’s why we created DextroSync: a powerful, intuitive platform built to adapt to your needs and deliver measurable results. ?? Check out this video to see how DextroSync works and how it can elevate your CDI efforts. Request for a Quote here: https://lnkd.in/dRRGwv_M or inquire via email: [email protected] Let’s work together to take your organization to the next level! ?? #HealthcareTechnology #CDI #RevenueCycleManagement #Innovation #DextroSync

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?? Elevate Your Hospital’s Clinical and Revenue Outcomes with DextroMedical - a comprehensive Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) program. Struggling with denial management? Want to improve your Case Mix Index (CMI) and boost your CMS Star Ratings? At DextroMedical, we partner with hospitals to enhance clinical documentation, optimize revenue cycles, and improve patient care outcomes—all through our innovative solutions and experienced team. What makes us different? ? Affordable consulting & technology: Our subscription-based model makes world-class CDI services accessible. ? Proven ROI: With our proprietary platform, DextroSync, we track and measure every dollar saved and earned. ? Expert-led interventions: Our consultants are your partners, improving documentation accuracy and risk adjustment. ? Fast results: Our turnaround time is just 4-8 weeks, helping you see improvements sooner. ? People-first culture: We treat our consultants and your teams with dignity and respect, fostering collaboration that delivers results. ?? Ready to tackle your hospital’s biggest challenges? Let’s talk about how DextroMedical can help your team succeed. ?? Drop us a message or schedule a free consultation today: https://lnkd.in/gbvHJUKW Together, we’ll shape the future of patient care and hospital performance! #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalDocumentationIntegrity #HospitalRevenueCycle #DextroMedical #DextroSync #CDI

?? New January 2025 Newsletter Alert! ?? Exciting news! Our latest newsletter edition delves into a crucial topic within burn care: "Inhalational Injury in Burn Victims: The Role of CDI in Adjusting Risk and Assessing Organ Failure." ?? Here's What You'll Uncover: - In-Short: Explore the significant impact of inhalational injuries on burn patients, highlighting the challenges they face in treatment and recovery. - CDI Insights: Discover how Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) is vital in enhancing risk adjustment and accurately evaluating potential organ failure, ultimately improving patient outcomes. ?? The Significance: Inhalational injuries can markedly elevate morbidity and mortality rates among burn victims. Utilizing CDI is crucial for hospitals looking to enhance diagnostic precision and population health, ultimately contributing to saving lives.

Did you Know? ? Practitioners must document preventable conditions to ensure accurate representation of patient care, impacting patient safety, outcomes, and healthcare quality metrics. ? Proper documentation allows healthcare providers to identify and address patterns, improving patient safety protocols and mitigating risk. ? Documenting preventable conditions ensures healthcare teams comprehensively view the patient’s status for coordinated and effective treatment. ? Documentation of preventable conditions supports healthcare organizations’ compliance and quality reporting, impacting CMS Star Ratings and Leapfrog scores. ? Thorough documentation aligns with value-based care models, which reward healthcare quality and help improve public reputation. ? Properly identifying preventable conditions reduces claim denials from insufficient documentation, enhancing revenue cycle efficiency. ? CDI services from DextroMedical support patient-centered and organizational goals by promoting healthcare transparency, quality, and accountability while enhancing overall interoperability. Are you looking for actionable insights to improve Clinical Documentation Integrity? Follow our newsletter for weekly tips that help you stay at the forefront of CDI practices, reduce denials, and improve patient outcomes! To learn more, subscribe to LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gGtGF78q.