Webinar

Driving CDI Outcomes with the Right People and the Right Technology

By Emily Bonham, Lindsay Porter RHIA CCDS, Josue (Josh) Anglade MD CDIS and Merita GJonbalaj MD CDIS

On-Demand

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the growing need for Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialists and the ongoing advancement in artificial intelligence (AI). Our experts will explore key features of the AGS AI Platform, emphasizing the importance of automation in both inpatient (IP) and outpatient (OP) workflows to alleviate the query process. We will demonstrate the benefits of Computer-Assisted CDI, providing a practical framework to transform clinical documentation practices and capture the true clinical picture of each patient.

Our session will feature real-world applications of CDI and how these advancements can support various collaborative roles within your healthcare organization, from Chief Financial Officers to Chief Medical Officers to coding teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to navigate the complexities of CDI integration for enhanced operational success!

Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of Computer-Assisted CDI and its impact on inpatient and outpatient settings.
Analyze the impact of integrating AI and automation in CDI processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Examine real-world examples of the benefits of integrating CDI technology with experts from various perspectives.

Emily Bonham

Speaker

Senior Vice President, Product Management, AGS Health

As Senior Vice President of Product Management at AGS Health, Emily Bonham leads the company’s AI Platform suite of intelligent automation solutions. A healthcare technology leader with over 20 years of experience, she has a strong track record of strategizing, developing, and launching transformational software products, including award-winning solutions. Emily’s expertise bridges business and technology, encompassing SaaS, user-centered design, mobile technology, and advanced AI like NLP and large language models. A recognized thought leader, she is passionate about leveraging her deep domain knowledge across areas like revenue cycle management and value-based care to address complex healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.

Lindsay Porter, RHIA, CCDS

Speaker

Vice President, Coding and Clinical Service Line, AGS Health

With 20 years of experience in the clinical revenue cycle, Lindsay has assisted healthcare providers focusing on Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Health Information Management (HIM) coding, HIM operations, care and utilization management, and denials prevention. As Vice President of the Coding & Clinical Service Line, Lindsay executes AGS Health’s growth strategy for all clinical administrative and enhanced medical coding offerings. She strives to deliver innovative solutions to alleviate the administrative burden on clinicians. The goal is to incorporate automation and digitization in today’s manual processes within the middle revenue cycle. She holds credentials from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the Association for Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).

Josue (Josh) Anglade, MD, CDIS

Speaker

Dr. Josue (Josh) Anglade is a medical professional with a passion for quality healthcare documentation and medical research. For the past three years, he has been a member of the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (WHMC), leveraging his clinical expertise to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant medical records. With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of medical coding and reimbursement systems, Dr. Anglade plays a key role in bridging the gap between clinical care and documentation.

Merita GJonbalaj, MD, CDIS

Speaker

Dr. Merita GJonbalaj has been a member of the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (WHMC) for three years. Her role aligns with her passion for science and is a natural extension of her professional mission, enabling her to excel at fostering collaboration and communication among WHMC physicians. Her attention to detail and extensive knowledge of medical coding and reimbursement help ensure precise and comprehensive hospital documentation that adheres to industry regulations.