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.

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).
• The California ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, August 26, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Demystifying AKI and ATN,” presented by Dawn Valdez, RN, CDIP, CCDS, CRC. For information, contact Alma Yap (Rnalmay@gmail.com).
• The Greater New England ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, August 26, 1–2:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Maximize Impact: Empower CDI and Uncover Every Diagnosis with AI,” presented by Kit Kieling, MD, FAAP. For information, contact Liz Castellucci (tatancbu@gmail.com).

September:

• The Kentucky ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, September 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Clinical Validation of High Risk Diagnoses: MI,” presented by Lori Mills, RHIT, CCS. For information, contact Cindy Ballard (oceanangel28@yahoo.com).
• The CDI Educators Networking Group meets Friday, September 11, 10–11 a.m. CST (11 a.m. EST), via webinar. For information, contact Alicia Whiteford (alicia.whiteford@ascension.org).
• The Michigan ACDIS chapter meets Wednesday, September 16, 12-1 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Coding Rules, Guidelines, and Regulations,” presented by Cynthia Tang. For information, contact Keri Miller (kxm1473@miami.edu).
• The Colorado ACDIS chapter meets Thursday, September 17, 4-6 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “Obstetrics 101,” presented by Lynette Byerly, CCDS, CCS. For information, contact Lynette Byerly (lynette.byerly@hcpro.com).
• The Wisconsin ACDIS chapter meets Friday, September 18, in person and virtually, for their annual conference. For information, contact Sara Froelich (sarasolara@live.com).
• The Minnesota ACDIS chapter meets Saturday, September 26, 1-2 p.m., via webinar. The program is titled “The Funanciers’ Guide to Sepsis,” presented by Michael Luckenbill, MD. For information, contact Joseph Freet (jfreet@health.ucdavis.edu).