Posts Tagged ‘case mix index’

A drop in case mix index (CMI) isn’t necessarily indicative of a problem. A high-performing surgeon leaves your hospital, observation cases tick up seasonally, and you get a short-term drop.   But flagging CMI over time warrants a closer look.   Last year Norwood was asked to partner with an organization to focus on assessing and improving CDI performance. The CFO asked for an initial focus on CMI lift after long-term financial concerns.   Norwood placed a three-person team to help…