The 12th annual ACDIS National Conference is the nation's premier, can't miss-event for clinical documentation improvement (CDI) professionals. With more than 1,900 attendees and 60 exhibitors, inspirational keynote speakers, the ACDIS Achievement Awards, and six parallel tracks of cutting-edge CDI education from industry experts, it's the one CDI experience you cannot afford to miss!
Take a look at the above video to see for yourself, and learn more by visiting the conference-specific pages on the ACDIS website. Reserve Your Seat Today and Save $100! Here's a Sneak Peak at our Day One Agenda! Monday, May 20 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall Day 1 — Tuesday, May 21
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening remarks and ACDIS update Brian Murphy, ACDIS Director 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Keynote session: “Running Toward Chaos” Natalie Stavas, MD
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. : Breakout sessions Track 1: Clinical & Coding Allen R. Frady, RN, BSN, CCS, CRC, CCDS, presents “Navigating Documentation and Coding Regulations in Search of Clinical Accuracy.” Explore the more controversial and confusing aspects of regulations governing code assignment and CDI reviews as the speakers review common roadblocks to accurate reporting. Track 2: Management & Professional Development Elizabeth Petersen hosts “Panel Discussion: Women in Leadership.” During this presentation, the senior vice president of Simplify Compliance, ACDIS’ parent company, will lead an inspiring discussion of CDI thought leaders on effective management skills and career building. Track 3: Quality & Regulatory Erin Head, MBA, RHIA, CHDA, CHTS-TR, presents “CDI and Quality: Sharing Knowledge and Working Together to Improve Patient Outcomes.” Concurrent reviews and timely abstraction of data are critical to improving patient outcomes. This presentation will discuss the integration of CDI professionals into quality department efforts to track Patient Safety Indicators (PSI), regulatory compliance, and quality data measures.
Track 4: Innovation & Expansion James P. Fee, MD, CCS, CCDS, presents “Let’s Get Real: Does CDI Improve Patient Care?” This presentation will demonstrate the course of the CDI profession in tackling quality, risk adjustment, and utilization management. Through a mosaic of case study examples, attendees will learn how CDI contributes to improving the “Triple Aim” of advancing healthcare: improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction), improving the health of populations, and reducing the per capita expense of patient care.
Track 5: Idea Laboratory Vaughn M. Matacale, MD, presents “Clinical Validation: Do We or Don't We?” For attendees questioning if, why, or how clinical validation should be done, join this session to review published guidance and explore potential methods to organize and formalize a clinical validation process for your organization. Review clinical validation denial examples and learn the top five diagnoses to focus on and the clinical definitions to use.
Track 6: Outpatient & Pediatric Kimberly Charles, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CEMC, presents “Documenting Evaluation and Management Services.” During this presentation, participants will learn how to identify the overarching criteria for physician evaluation and management (E/M) services coding. Attendees will review guidelines for addressing the chief complaint, medical decision-making, and other items necessary for physicians to complete their own professional billing.
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Networking Break Click Below to Access the Full Agenda!
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