Local chapter update: Don’t forget to send us your event schedules!

As we’re diving into the start of summer, it’s the perfect time for local chapters and networking groups to finalize meeting plans for the rest of the year. Whether you plan to have an in-person meeting later this year or host a webinar within the next few weeks, ACDIS national is here to support local chapter and networking group events, helping you reach new attendees and execute successful events—large and small.

The ACDIS leadership team is happy to sit in on your leadership meetings and event planning calls. One of the easiest ways we can help your chapter succeed, however, is by publicizing your event here in CDI Strategies, on the dedicated chapter pages, and on our social media platforms.

In order to help spread the news, though, chapter leaders need to send the following event details to ACDIS national:

• Date and time of event
• Location of the event
• Event contact person
• RSVP information or event flyers (if applicable)
• Any other relevant agenda items as desired

These details should be sent to Associate Editor Carolyn Riel. If you’re planning to apply for CCDS/CCDS-O continuing education credits, you can send all the details to her at the same time.

We look forward to hearing about your next event and helping you make it as successful as possible.

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. If you have an upcoming event you would like to include, please email Riel (criel@acdis.org).  

June:

• The Illinois ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, June 25, 1 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Dottie Fanning (Dorothy.Fanning@advocatehealth.com)
• The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, June 26. For more information and to register, visit www.GeorgiaACDIS.com

July:

• The St. Louis Missouri ACDIS chapter event slated for Wednesday, April 29, has been postponed until July. For information, contact Pam Bulfer (pamela.bulfer@ssmhealth.com).
• The Ohio ACDIS chapter meets Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Atrium Medical Center Friday. For information, contact Brittani Winkler (brittani.winkler@trusthcs.com).
• The Westchester/Hudson Valley ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, July 16. More details to follow. For information, contact Kerry Seekircher (kseekircher@northwell.edu)
• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, June 19, via webinar. For information, contact Deborah McClain (dmcclain2@fmh.org).
• The Texas ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, July 22, 12 p.m., via webinar on denials management. This event is open to all ACDIS local chapter members. For information, contact Jacqueline Melsha (jacquelinemelsha@texashealth.org)
• The Central Pennsylvania ACDIS chapter meets Friday, July 24, via a Zoom meeting hosted by Penn State Health.  For information, contact Deanne Wilk dwilk@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

August:

• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, August 21, via webinar. More details to follow. For information, contact Deborah McClain (dmcclain2@fmh.org).
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, August 22, for a half-day event. More details to follow. For information, contact Sydni Johnson (Sydni.Johnson@bannerhealth.com)
• The Ohio ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, August 27, 12-1 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Maria Johar (Maria.Johar@ensemblehp.com)

September:

• The CDI educator networking group meets Friday, September 18, for an event titled "New CDI Orientation Process at Banner Health". For information, contact Coral Fernandez (Coral.Fernandez@BHSI.com).
• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 18, via webinar for the Annual Conference. More details to follow. For information, contact Deborah McClain (dmcclain2@fmh.org).

October

• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, October 16, 12-1:15 p.m., via webinar for a Lunch and Learn event. For information, contact Sydni Johnson (Sydni.Johnson@bannerhealth.com)
• The California ACDIS Chapter sixth annual conference slated Friday, October 30, has been canceled. Click here for the full update. For information, contact Rani Stoddard (stoddardrv@henrymayo.com).

December

• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, December 4, 12 p.m., via webinar for a Lunch and Learn event. For information, contact Sydni Johnson (Sydni.Johnson@bannerhealth.com).