Local chapter update: Take advantage of the ACDIS conference group discount with your chapter

As anyone who participates in their local chapter can attest, networking opportunities are invaluable. But with most ACDIS local chapters holding virtual meetings, it’s rare to get a chance to connect and collaborate in person. For that reason, ACDIS wants to help local chapters get together at our upcoming ACDIS national conference, May 8-11 in Chicago. Group discounts are available for registrations of five people or more, so take advantage with your fellow chapter members and experience the ACDIS conference together at an even better price!

Also, remember that early bird pricing offers $100 off for registrants up until March 6, 2023, and current ACDIS national members can save $100 on their registration.

If you are hoping to get funded by your organization, check out our justification letter template that can help showcase the benefits of this unparalleled CDI educational event to your leaders. If you’re looking more information on what to expect at this year’s conference, you can also register for our upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m. eastern to learn more.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to the ACDIS team (acdis-inquiries@simplifycompliance.com) with any questions.

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update your chapter contact information/affiliation, click here.

February:

• The Greater New York ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, February 16, 2023, 2-3 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “2022 Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice,” and will be presented by ACDIS Interim Director and CDI Education Director Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC. For information, contact Kalena Britt (greaternyacdis@gmail.com).
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, February 17, 12-1:15 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Denial Ain’t Just a River in Egypt: CDI Practice Advancement” and will be presented by ACDIS CDI Education Specialist Kimberly Connor, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O. For information, contact Denice Piwowar (denice.piwowar@bannerhealth.com).
• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, February 17, 12-1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “CDI State of the Industry” and will be presented by ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren. For information, contact Joni Dion (jdion@thinkbrg.com).
• The South Carolina ACDIS chapter meets Friday, February 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for an onsite event. The event will take place at Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, South Carolina. For information, contact Rebecca Sandifer (Rebecca.Sandifer@prismahealth.org).

March:

• The Georgia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, March 3, 2023, at 9 a.m., via webinar for its first quarterly meeting. For information, contact Paula Rector (pcrector@outlook.com).
• The Washington ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “The Role of the Clinical Documentation Specialist in the Prevention of Clinical Validation Denials.” For information, contact Susan Fleenor (susanf89@yahoo.com).
• The Wisconsin ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, March 16, 2023, 1-3 p.m., via webinar. The topic will be on denials and social determinants of health. For information, contact Alicia Whiteford (awhiteford@mhemail.org).