--- title: "CDI in Conversation: Episode 14 with Stephen Thomas" description: CDI in conversation is a podcast devoted to the field of clinical documentation improvement and brought to you by the team at CDIA. image: https://www.cdia.com.au/hubfs/0007CDIA_CDI-InConversation_episode_template_2025-2.png --- [![Enquire about the Pursuit Program](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7743902/interactive-198623012014.png)](https://www.cdia.com.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKUQH5Lz8xJkdB5OV4aBZolbkuHJxEbK85mwal%2Frtuw%2FDdA4vEIIWAcLSGndF5hKllkuHCCuw597mIq3w2%2Fw3OwpfPW%2BfbXhpzVjvpo4rMgsQ%2FxrEqv44aL0MLFS6TMjBq%2FhEONeM4yYOYp%2F9wqOEYgYtrqwC6kFVX9CyqWHytNDmFti%2FzCPu%2FogwRlMq4mZ51QbgoDK%2F51UGuPySc7P8I%3D&webInteractiveContentId=198623012014&portalId=7743902) [Saudi Arabia](https://www.cdia.com.au/cdi-specialist-training-certification-course-for-saudi-arabia) [![CDIA](https://www.cdia.com.au/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/logo.svg "CDIA")](https://www.cdia.com.au/) - [About](https://www.cdia.com.au/about-us/) - CDI Consulting - [CDI Audits](https://www.cdia.com.au/clinical-documentation-audits/) - [CDI Training & Education](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - CDI Courses - [Foundations of CDI](https://www.cdia.com.au/foundations-of-cdi-course) - [CDS training program](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - [Certification Course for Saudi Arabia](https://www.cdia.com.au/cdi-specialist-training-certification-course-for-saudi-arabia) - [CDS Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/cds-certification/) - [CDIA Assessment Portal](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/learner/login) - [Level 1 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-1-certification) - [Level 2 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-2-certification) - [Level 3 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-3-certification) - [CCDS Reference Guide](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=339364) - [Contact](https://www.cdia.com.au/contact-us/) - [About](https://www.cdia.com.au/about-us/) - CDI Consulting - [CDI Audits](https://www.cdia.com.au/clinical-documentation-audits/) - [CDI Training & Education](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - CDI Courses - [Foundations of CDI](https://www.cdia.com.au/foundations-of-cdi-course) - [CDS training program](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - [Certification Course for Saudi Arabia](https://www.cdia.com.au/cdi-specialist-training-certification-course-for-saudi-arabia) - [CDS Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/cds-certification/) - [CDIA Assessment Portal](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/learner/login) - [Level 1 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-1-certification) - [Level 2 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-2-certification) - [Level 3 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-3-certification) - [CCDS Reference Guide](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=339364) - [Contact](https://www.cdia.com.au/contact-us/) MENU # Podcasts # CDI in Conversation: Episode 14 with Stephen Thomas ![](https://www.cdia.com.au/hubfs/Nour%20Alatari%20sqaure.jpg) Nour Alatari March 12, 2025 [mailto:?body=https://www.cdia.com.au/podcasts/cdiinconversation-episode14-stephenthomas-0](mailto:?body=https://www.cdia.com.au/podcasts/cdiinconversation-episode14-stephenthomas-0) ![](https://www.cdia.com.au/hubfs/0007CDIA_CDI-InConversation_episode_template_2025-2.png) Welcome to CDI in conversation, a podcast devoted to the field of clinical documentation improvement and brought to you by the team at CDIA.  In the latest episode, we hear from National CDI Manager at Healthscope Stephen Thomas. Healthscope's CDI program underwent rapid transformation in 2024 stemming from a CDI audit conducted in 2023. Hear more about Stephen's journey and... ### Want to read and view more? This content is available to CDIA Community members only. 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