Homework: Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) Project
After reading the above material & listening to the 2 lectures from the CAC users, please write a one page summary and recommendations for implementing (or not implementing) a CAC. Your one page summary recommendation will address the following points:
a) What are the benefits of using CAC?
b) What is the best approach to using CAC? Would you use CAC with other coders? If so how would you do this? Would you have the coders validate the CAC codes or leave the CAC to do only certain types of coding?
c) After reading & reviewing the material and listening to the guest speakers experience with CAC, please justify your decision as to why you chose your approach
Reading Homework:
Background:
Computer Assisted Coding, (CAC) is increasingly being looked at as a way of reducing the hours spent to code charts. This exercise will introduce you to CAC and have you look at the pros and cons of CAC.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this exercise the student will be able to:
o Examine the pros and cons of CAC
o Compares the vendor statements about CAC to the practical experience of CAC users.
o Evaluate different CAC vendors.