Local chapter update: Check out upcoming chapter events!

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.

June:

• The California ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “From Queries to Prevention: Leveraging AI in CDI to Reduce Denials and Drive Sustainable ROI,” presented by Eric Evenson, MBA, MHA, FACHE, and Thea Campbell. For information, contact Alma Yap (Rnalmay@gmail.com)
• The Kansas City, Missouri ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 24, 2–3:30 p.m., via webinar. For information, contact Debra Canova (Debra.Canova@uhkc.org).
• The Michigan ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 24, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Simplifying Encephalopathy,” presented by Dawn Valdez, RN, CDIP, CCDS, CRC. For information, contact Keri Miller (kxm1473@miami.edu).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 24, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Aligning the Clinical Revenue Cycle: UR and CDI Collaboration,” presented by Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP. For information, contact Joseph Freet (jfreet@health.ucdavis.edu).
• The Northwest ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 24, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “The Role of an Advanced CDI Program in a Clinical Validation Denial Appeals Process,” presented by Tamara Hicks, MHA, BSN, RN, CCS, CCDS, CCDS-O, Joseph Cristiano, MD, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV, and Joy Bombay, RN, MSN, MHA, CCDS. For information, contact Rachel Madsen (rmadsen@r1rcm.com).

August:

• The Maryland ACDIS chapter meets Friday, August 21, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Healthcare Fraud, FCA and Recent Settlements . . . What Should We Do Now?” presented by Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS. For information, contact Ellen Hayden (Ellen.Hayden@umm.edu).
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, August 28, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “2026 State of the Industry,” presented by members(s) of the ACDIS national team. For information, contact Dawn Butler (dmb769@yhaoo.com).

September:

• The CDI Educators Networking Group meets Friday, September 11, 10–11 a.m., via webinar. For information, contact Alicia Whiteford (alicia.whiteford@ascension.org).
• The Wisconsin ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 18, in person and virtually, for their annual conference. For information, contact Sara Froelich (sarasolara@live.com).