The ROI of Outpatient CDI

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Many healthcare organizations know they need an outpatient CDI program, but are tripped up by the most fundamental question: What is the expected return on investment* after a considerable upfront investment of time, human capital, training, and technology?

Discover the tangible impact of outpatient CDI on revenue, risk capture, provider alignment, and compliance in this special session of Off the Record. Jason Jobes, Senior Vice President, Solutions, Norwood, and Carol Ann Hudson, AVP of Quality and Clinical Operations and Population Health for Lifepoint Health first presented this popular session at the ACDIS 2025 national conference and later for a select virtual audience, and I’m pleased to bring it to my listeners.

You’ll walk away with a big picture understanding of OP CDI and concrete, operational strategies for transforming your program. If you haven’t started yet, consider this your blueprint.

*Note that “ROI” doesn’t only equate to revenue. Return on investment can also come in the form of denials resistant documentation and coding compliance, as well as improved patient care and value-based care alignment through a greater emphasis on timely scheduling and preventive medicine. All of which Lifepoint Health experienced.

Listen to the podcast here.

Note: Jason and Carol Ann refer to slides at points of this session; the audio stands alone but you can download them on the Norwood website (free with registration): https://www.norwood.com/resource/the-roi-of-outpatient-cdi-slide-deck/