DNP · RN · NP-C · CRC
Ryan Hazley
Manager, Clinical Documentation Specialist, Outpatient Solutions
A healthcare leader with a strong clinical background and deep expertise in Clinical Documentation Integrity—developing outpatient CDI programs that elevate HCC coding, documentation accuracy, and provider efficiency.
About Ryan
Bridging Clinical Practice with Outpatient CDI Excellence
Ryan is a healthcare leader with a strong clinical background and deep expertise in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI). As Manager of Outpatient Clinical Solutions, she supports training, technology optimization, and operational improvements across new and existing programs.
She has been instrumental in the development and implementation of outpatient CDI programs in Primary Care, including custom workflows for prospective chart reviews and point-of-care alerts. Her work has elevated HCC coding and documentation integrity practices across providers, CDI teams, and coders.
With over a decade of experience in chronic disease management and optimizing health outcomes in complex aging populations, Ryan brings a unique blend of clinical insight and risk adjustment knowledge to develop tools and workflows that enhance documentation accuracy, provider efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Professional Focus
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Experienced in managing high-risk, medically complex patients. Expertise in chronic care management, improving diagnosis capture, quality metrics, and health plan compliance.
Risk Adjustment Certified Clinician
Bridges clinician-coder gaps through peer training, while driving the design and implementation of CDI solutions for value-based and accountable care workflows.
Program Development Leader
Spearheads adoption of Outpatient CDI policies, providing data-driven insights to stakeholders and supporting program scaling through effective team engagement and strategic planning.
Insights from Ryan
Expert perspectives on outpatient CDI, training, and risk adjustment strategy.
Understanding the Importance of CDI Training
Accurate clinical documentation drives reimbursement, protects revenue, and sustains financial stability. Discover why ongoing CDI training is essential—and how to close knowledge gaps before they cost you.
Read More Outpatient CDITraining Challenges in Ambulatory CDI—and How to Overcome Them
Ambulatory CDI brings unique training challenges—from documentation fatigue to specialist shortages and constant regulatory shifts. Learn proven strategies for building a resilient, engaged team.
Read More Outpatient CDIHow AI Can Support Your Organization's OP CDI Operations
AI-assisted workflows are transforming outpatient CDI—from real-time documentation prompts to risk adjustment accuracy. Learn how to integrate AI thoughtfully to support clinicians and CDI specialists.
Read More Outpatient CDIHow to Staff an Effective Outpatient CDI Team in a Competitive Market
Building an outpatient CDI team is one thing—staffing it well in a tight talent market is another. Discover the recruiting strategies, role design, and engagement practices that win today.
Read More Outpatient CDIBuilding a High-Performance OP CDI Team: Skills You Can't Train Easily
Some OP CDI skills can be taught—and others need to walk in the door already. Discover the harder-to-train attributes that separate good OP CDI teams from great ones.
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