--- title: "CDI: It's Not About Who" description: The most successful way to shift documentation culture is by implementing concurrent Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) reviews. 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Who makes the best Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS)? Who should drive CDI programs and take ownership of CDI within hospitals?I heard people passionately defending their professions, expressing concerns that new CDSs,... ### Want to read and view more? This content is available to CDIA Community members only. 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