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Check out the full 2026 ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI agenda below. When you are ready to register or are interested in additional event information, simply click the ACDIS 2026 button!
Open List
  • Sun, Apr 19
Sun, Apr 19, 13 sessions

7:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • General Session
    Sunday, Apr 19
    7:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    • Sunday, Apr 197:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
  • General Session
    Sunday, Apr 19
    7:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    • Sunday, Apr 197:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT

8:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • General Session
    General
    8:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19
    • Sunday, Apr 198:00 AM - 8:15 AM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    Join the ACDIS team as we kick off the ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI.
  • General Session
    General
    8:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19

    , Keynote Speaker

    • Sunday, Apr 198:15 AM - 9:15 AM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    Every interaction counts—but not every professional knows how to make it count for them. In this engaging and practical keynote, communication strategist Meg Bucaro will reveal how intentional communication fuels credibility, collaboration, and career momentum. Through relatable stories and research-backed strategies, discover what it takes to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact, even in high-stakes moments. Plus, gain actionable tools to build trust and connection quickly, navigate tough conversations with composure, communicate with purpose under pressure, and amplify your presence and influence in any setting. You'll leave this keynote ready to turn everyday communication into your greatest professional advantage, whether leading a meeting, having a conversation, managing a team, or representing your organization.

9:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • Breakout Session
    General
    9:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19

    , Outpatient CDI Supervisor, Baylor, Scott and White

    , Outpatient CDI Supervisor, Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Sunday, Apr 199:25 AM - 10:25 AM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    Have you ever asked yourself, "Is this really clinically supported? How do I know?" You’re not alone. In this session, the speakers will discuss clinical criteria for the most common outpatient Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) as well as how to evaluate complex HCCs using the acronym MEAT. Plus, they’ll evaluate the role of AI in identifying common HCCs and explore how to recognize HCC educational opportunities for providers.

10:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • General Session
    10:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19
    • Sunday, Apr 1910:25 AM - 10:45 AM CDT
  • Breakout Session
    General
    10:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19

    , SVP System Clinical Documentation Integrity, Baylor Scott & White Health

    , System Director Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity, Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Sunday, Apr 1910:45 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    In this session, attendees will learn how demographic trends have influenced Medicare and provider priorities, and how challenges are driving costs and inefficiencies across the care continuum. Through data and analysis, the speakers will examine how demographic and risk adjustment strategies are reshaping the way healthcare facilities deliver, document, and optimize care. Additionally, the speakers will discuss how to align documentation practices with patient needs to make risk adjustment more accurate, improve health outcomes, and enhance patient and provider experiences.

11:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

1:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • Breakout Session
    General
    1:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19

    , HCC/Risk Adjustment Consultant, Cotiviti

    , Senior Director Solutions, Norwood

    • Sunday, Apr 191:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    Many believe risk adjustment coders follow a different set of rules than coders focused on capturing diagnoses for fee-for-service revenue reporting, but is there any basis for this? This session will explore widely held industry beliefs about what constitutes an adequately supported and qualified reportable risk adjustment diagnosis code; it will also challenge attendees to critically examine the policies and guidelines they apply within their own organizations. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of evolving industry standards and how to align these to internal policies for risk adjustment reporting.

2:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • Breakout Session
    General
    Sunday, Apr 19
    2:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr 19

    , CDI Education Specialist, HCPro

    • Sunday, Apr 192:10 PM - 3:10 PM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    In this session, the speaker will discuss the most frequently targeted HCC diagnoses that the Office of Inspector General and payers have on their audit radars, including acute stroke, myocardial infarctions, major depressive disorder, vascular disease, and certain cancers. Just like the famous deep-dish pizza, these diagnoses may look solid on the surface but require a deeper dive to uncover what’s inside. The speaker will also explore the clinical nuances, common pitfalls, and CDI strategies needed to ensure your documentation is audit-ready and risk-adjustment accurate.

3:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • General Session
    3:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19
    • Sunday, Apr 193:10 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
  • Breakout Session
    General
    3:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    Sunday, Apr 19

    , Middle Revenue Service Director: CDI, UM & PA, Essentia Health

    , Physician Advisor Medical Director, Essentia Health

    • Sunday, Apr 193:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    Essentia Health has developed a multidisciplinary approach to outpatient documentation education that empowers its teams to excel. The approach brings together clinical documentation RN educators focusing on Hierarchical Condition Categories and risk adjustment, professional coding educators specializing in evaluation and management and level-of-service coding, and support from physician and advanced practice professional advisors. This collaboration creates a robust framework for success: It enhances teams' ability to accurately capture patient complexity, improves coding accuracy, and supports clinical decision-making. Join the speakers as they share their strategies for empowering outpatient teams and driving excellence in documentation practices.

4:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Apr 19

  • General Session
    General
    Sunday, Apr 19
    4:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr 19
    • Sunday, Apr 194:30 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
    Session Tracks: General
    Join us in the Exhibit Hall for refreshments and an opportunity to network with exhibitors and fellow attendees.
Agenda and speakers subject to change