Lessons learned with MS-DRGs: getting physicians on board for success.
To get physicians on board with a clinical documentation program: Explain what the government is trying to accomplish with changes to the prospective payment system; Connect codes and quality report cards; Enlist a physician champion; Conduct an MS-DRG financial impact study and share the results with physicians; Establish a clinical documentation improvement/integrity team; Provide solid rationale and data to back up requests.
Didier
Donna
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HealthPort, Nixa, MO, USA. donna.didier@healthport.com
Pace
MaryAnne
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Walker
William V
WV
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D010565:Persuasive Communication; D010820:Physicians; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States