Note from the ACDIS Director: Enjoy the benefits of being part of the ACDIS family

by Rebecca Hendren

One of the benefits of being an ACDIS member is the quarterly calls featuring panel discussions with members of the ACDIS Advisory Board on hot topics in the CDI profession. So far this year, we’ve covered acute skin failure and high-impact queries.

On Thursday, August 21, we turn our attention to how to demonstrate the value of your CDI program and our featured speakers include Amy Kratochvil, RHIT, CDIP, CCDS, system director for HIM coding and CDI at UChicago Medicine, Tami McMasters-Gomez, MHL, BS, CCDS, CDIP, CCS-P, executive director mid-revenue cycle at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California, and ACDIS’ Education Director Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS.

Plus, Deanne will kick off the hour by giving us an overview of the fiscal year 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule. ACDIS members can sign up for the Quarterly Member Call series here: https://acdis.org/resources/2025-quarterly-member-calls

These quarterly calls are one of the many benefits of ACDIS membership and if you are a new ACDIS member and would like to better understand all those benefits, join us on Thursday, August 28, 12-12:45 p.m. Eastern, for a lively call and orientation to your new community.

This 45-minute webinar will cover member benefits, navigating the acdis.org website, where and how to access resources and information, and answer any questions you may have.

And if you’ve been an ACDIS member for a while, but it sounds like something you’d enjoy, join us! It will be a great opportunity for a refresher to ensure you’re making the most of your membership. Register here: https://acdis.org/resources/welcome-acdis-family-membership-overview

Editor’s note: Hendren is the director of ACDIS. Contact her at rebecca.hendren@hcpro.com.