Local chapter update: Inspired displays from chapters, networking groups at 2025 ACDIS conference!

Just like that, the 2025 ACDIS conference has come and gone! Last week, more than 1,000 CDI professionals, speakers, exhibitors, and ACDIS and HCPro staff met in sunny Florida for several days of education, networking, and fun. And on State Pride Day, which took place on Day 2 of the conference, there was an extra emphasis on networking and fun thanks to the efforts of our local chapter and networking group leaders!

This year, we saw so much state spirit on display in the Exhibit Hall during lunch! From New Jersey with their “Diner Capital of the World” theme, to Florida’s blow-up alligator, to Arizona’s giant cactus, Wisconsin’s cow figurine, and the Pediatric Networking Group’s bright colors, everyone really brought their all and created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

If you weren’t there, or were and want to relive the magic, here are some of our favorite photos!

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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.

May:

• The Colorado ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, May 15, 4–6 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, "Comparison of CDI Reconciliation Process," presented by Clare DiBella, RN, CCDS, and Cari Merlina, CCS, RN, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Lynette Byerly (lynettebyerly@gmail.com).
• The Michigan ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, May 15, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Garbage In, Garbage Out: Clinical Documentation Data Integrity," presented by Dawn Miller, HIIM, MS, RN, CCDS, CPC. For information, contact Keri Miller (kxm1473@miami.edu).
• The Arizona ACDIS chapter meets Friday, May 16, 12–1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “Defining and Querying for AKI and CKD: Could It Be ATN?" presented by Rhoda Chism, MHL, RN, CCDS, CCS, CPHQ. For information, contact Dawn Butler (dbutler@honorhealth.com).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, May 28, 1–2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, “All-Patient Refined Diagnostic Related Groups," presented by Lisa Goettlich, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC, COC. For information, contact AnneMarie Vannurden (vannurdena@centracare.com).

June:

• The ACDIS Pediatric Networking Group (APDIS) meets Thursday, June 5, 4–6 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, "Applying Social Determinants of Health in a Pediatric Health System, Inpatient and Outpatient," presented by Valerie Bica, BSN, RN, and Viji Anchan, RN, MSN, CCDS-O. For information, contact Jeff Morris (morris-jeff@cooperhealth.edu).

The California ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled, "The Confusion About Encephalopathy," presented by Yasmin Aghajan, MD. For information, contact Alma Yap (alma.yap@cshs.org).