Local chapter update: Gather for lunch with your state at the ACDIS conference, whether you have a chapter or not!

Like in previous years, the ACDIS conference in Chicago this May 8–11 will have a State Pride Day on the second full day of the event, Wednesday, May 10! This is a day where many attendees dress in home state attire (such as sports gear, etc.) and can more easily find and connect with other folks from their state!

During lunch on Day 2, themed state tables can be decorated to help foster networking within your geographic region! Though most will be organized by chapter leadership, if your state does not currently have an organized chapter that should not stop you from gathering! About a week or so prior to the conference, we will be sending conference attendees an email regarding each state or local chapter’s conference plans according to the state they’re from (if plans exist), including:

• Organizers’ names and contact information
• State theme dress recommendations
• Plans for lunch on Day 2 (Will you be decorating a table?)
• Any after-hours events you have planned

If you are a chapter leader, please fill out this brief form to tell us your plans: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023-chapter-conference-plans

If you are in a state without an organized chapter but would like to make plans for a State Pride Day lunch gathering, please reach out to us at info@acdis.org!

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.

April:

• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, April 28, 2023, 12–1:15 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “State of the CDI Industry,” and will be presented by Linnea Archibald, associate editorial director of ACDIS. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).

May:

• The Greater New York ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, May 18, 2023, 2–3 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Overcome ICD-10-CM/PCS Cardiovascular Coding Challenges,” and will be presented by Adrienne Commeree, RHIA, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC. For information, contact Annette Brotzman (annette.brotzman@rochesterregional.org).
• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, May 19, 2023, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Respiratory Update,” and will be presented by Rebekah Douglas, BTPS, RRT, CCDS, CCS, and Kristine Kesner, RRT, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Carol McNutt (cmcnutt@lifebridgehealth.org).
• The Virginia ACDIS chapter meets Friday, May 19, 2023, 12–1:15 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Two or More Sequencing Guidelines to Improve CMI and GLOS,” and will be presented by Angela Carmichael, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, CRC. For information, contact Amanda Palacios (amanda.palacios@rivhs.com).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “What Physicians Need to Know about Complications and Patient Safety Indicators,” and will be presented by Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP. For information, contact Laura Anderson (laura.m.anderson@optum.com).
• The Wisconsin ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, May 25, 2023, 1–3 p.m., via webinar. The topics are AMI and long-term effects of COVID. For information, contact Alicia Whiteford (awhiteford@mhemail.org).