Harmony Insight

Harmony Healthcare provides healthcare organizations with the talent and resources needed to succeed today as well as the foresight to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. In this employee spotlight, we’re excited to highlight Sandra Andrade, Director, Coding Solutions. We spoke with Sandra to share her advice for clients and coding professionals as well as insights from her career journey. 1. Can you tell us about your journey in healthcare? From a young age, I knew I wanted to be part of the healthcare field. My journey started in a pre-nursing program right out of high school, but I soon discovered my…

The demand for skilled outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) professionals is rapidly increasing as healthcare delivery shifts toward ambulatory and outpatient settings. Accurate documentation in these settings is critical for quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement. For those seeking to advance their careers in outpatient CDI, a range of educational pathways and certifications are available-each designed to validate expertise, enhance employability, and support professional growth. Educational Pathways for Outpatient CDI Foundational Training 1. ACDIS Outpatient CDI Apprenticeship: The Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) offers a comprehensive Outpatient CDI Apprenticeship program. This certificate program covers foundational outpatient…

Healthcare organizations face growing administrative demands, from managing patient records and scheduling to ensuring regulatory compliance. These non-clinical tasks, while essential, can divert attention and resources away from core responsibilities and patient care. One effective solution gaining traction is contract staffing—leveraging skilled contractors to alleviate administrative burdens and drive operational efficiency. Here we share how contract staffing can lessen administrative burdens and enhance operational efficiency, so your internal employees can focus on patient care. How Contract Staffing Reduces Administrative Burdens Contract staffing involves hiring professionals on a temporary or project basis to handle specific administrative functions. This approach offers several…