Defining sepsis together: A collaborative approach to improving care
Published:
November 17, 2025
Sepsis remains one of the most complex and costly conditions in healthcare, and variability in definitions and documentation creates friction, delays, and administrative burden for both health plans and providers.
To understand how organizations can address these challenges, Cohere Health explored the clinical, operational, and financial impacts of inconsistent sepsis criteria.
Download the paper to learn:
- How inconsistent definitions create friction: In a 2023 ACDIS survey, over 80% of respondents ranked sepsis among their most frequently denied conditions, resulting in care delays and administrative inefficiencies.
- Why provider education matters: Clinicians and coders need clear guidance and transparency to apply evidence-based sepsis standards consistently.
- How technology can enable alignment: AI-driven solutions can flag documentation discrepancies, reinforce agreed-upon criteria, and provide transparent feedback to both providers and payers.
Learn how collaborative approaches and technology can turn sepsis from a source of friction into a model of partnership and accurate, consistent care.
