Case managers and documentation specialists: Collaboration for improved documentation and communication
Case Management Monthly, December 1, 2008
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The relationship between clinical documentation specialists (CDS) and case managers is not typically a contentious one. But with CMS’ present on admission (POA) and the Recovery Audit Contractor initiatives taking center focus in healthcare, communication and collaboration between the two has taken on heightened importance.
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