ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum
Saturday, May 3 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL
The ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum offers two days of exceptional education delivered by the nation's leading physician advisors.
With two tracks on Day 1, this conference is perfect for both new and veteran physician advisors. In the morning of Day 1, learn the physician advisor's key responsibilities (or brush up on the basics!) with our Physician Advisor Foundations sessions in Track 1, or explore more advanced topics in Track 2. In the afternoon, continue to choose the sessions that interest you most! The two tracks come together on Day 2 for a unified experience.
Smaller and more intimate than the annual ACDIS conference, the ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum offers an unmatched opportunity to learn how to engage providers in documentation efforts, leverage metrics to demonstrate return on investment, and employ specific strategies to decrease denials. Plus, take advantage of the many networking opportunities to connect with and learn from your peers!
Whether you're seeking to enter the CDI world or deepen your expertise, the ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum is the perfect place to continue your professional development.
NEW! Special Features:
- Keynote Speaker: Ready yourself for two days of learning with an invigorating and empowering keynote session.
- Exhibitors: Visit the exhibit hall and learn more about the innovative solutions available to you.
- Networking Reception: Get to know your peers and chat with our exhibitors during a social hour at the end of the first day.
For the first time, save $100 with Early Bird pricing if you register by March 3, 2025! Plus, ACDIS members save $100!
Attending both The Physician Advisor's Forum and the 2025 ACDIS National Conference? Kick off a week of learning and save 15% on this event with your ACDIS conference registration.
ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum
Agenda
Saturday, May 3, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks from ACDIS
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Keynote: Free Your Brilliance™: Move Beyond Any Limits
Neena Meehan
9:25 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Track 1: Physician Advisor Foundations, Part 1: Achieve Medical Staff Buy-In
Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS
Track 2: DRG Validation Denials and Appeals
Amarin "Ty" Alexander, MD, MB, MA, CHCQM-PHYADV, CPC-A, CIC, CRC, CPMA, CDIP, CDEI, CCS, CCDS
10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Networking Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Track 1: Physician Advisor Foundations, Part 2: Ensure Program Compliance and Success
Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS
Track 2: Teaching CDI in a Teaching Program
Catherine Pesek Bird, DO, MBA, CHCQM-PHYADV
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Track 1: Physician-Led CDI, Opening Doors for Effective Partnerships and Clinical Database Participation
Samara Llewellyn, MD, MBA, and Elisa Sninchak MBA, M.ED, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS
Track 2: Coding of Chronic Conditions in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings
Beth Wolf, MD, CPC, CCDS; Audrey Howard, RHIA; and Susan Belley, M.Ed., RHIA
2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Track 1: Optimizing Patient Care: The Dynamic Duo of Physician Advisors and Utilization Management Nurses
Anjani Mahabashya, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV
Track 2: Accurate Malnutrition Documentation and Capture
Andrew B. Maigur, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, CMPC, CCDS, and Jeanne Johnson, MHA/INF, BSN, RN, CCDS
3:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Networking Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Track 1: Successfully Engaging Surgeons in CDI Initiatives in a Safety-Net Hospital
Sansrita Nepal, MD, MBA, FACP and Daniel G. VanDerPloeg, MD
Track 2: Incorporating Quality Work from a Physician Advisor’s Perspective
Catherine Pesek Bird, DO, MBA, CHCQM-PHYADV
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Sunday, May 4, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Copy & Paste: The Power, Perils, and a Policy
Robert Oubre, MD
9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Got Heart Attacks? Fixing AMI Mortality Data Through CDI Education
Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Rx for Results: Elevating Healthcare With Physician Advisors
Kory Anderson, MD, FACP, CHCQM
11:30 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Networking Lunch
12:35 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.
From Merger to Momentum: A Physician Advisor Success Story
Kory Anderson, MD, FACP, CHCQM
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Empowering Physicians: Leveraging AI for Improved Clinical Decision Support, Documentation Excellence, and Provider Wellbeing
Shirlivia Parker, MHA, RHIA, CDIP, BS, and Alvin Gore, MD
— Agenda subject to change —
ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum
Learning Outcomes
After attending this event, learners will be able to:
- Define the optimal role of the physician advisor in a CDI department
- List key physician advisor metrics that demonstrate return on investment and drive provider engagement
- Identify strategies for decreasing denials
- Recognize opportunities for collaborating with other departments
ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum
Location
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 West Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Room rate: $234.00 + $38.00 resort fee*/night
Hotel cut-off date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Marriott Reservation: 407-586-2000 referring to Event code, ACDIS Conference
Reservations URL: Coming soon!
Hotel website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcogp-gaylord-palms-resort-and-convention-center/overview/
* The prevailing daily resort fee, will cover several in-room amenities which include:
- Resort Wide Internet Access:
- Enhanced in-room wireless Internet Access for up to six (6) devices
- Basic Wireless Internet Access in Public Areas and Convention Center on a Shared Network.
- Two (2) bottled waters replenished daily in your guest room
- Scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks & Disney Springs®
- Two (2) pieces of Dry-Cleaning daily
- Admittance for two (2) people to Yoga Classes – Offered twice a day, seven (7) days a week
- Complimentary 24-hour access to fitness center
HCPro/ACDIS has no affiliation with any third-party companies or travel assistance providers. Rooms should be booked directly with the event hotel using the official information provided on the website and in the brochure.
Pricing
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Retail price: $1,399.00
- 15% discount when purchased with main conference: $1,189.15
- Early bird: $1,299.00 — Early Bird discount ends March 3, 2025!
- 15% discount when purchased with main conference: $1,104.15
- ACDIS member discount: $1,299.00
- 15% discount when purchased with main conference: $1,104.15
- Early bird plus ACDIS member: $1,199.00 — Early Bird discount ends March 3, 2025!
- 15% discount when purchased with main conference: $1,019.15
Want to talk to a member of our dedicated team? Contact Us via email at hcevents@hcpro.com or 855-225-5341 ext. 4005.
ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum
Continuing Education
Coming Soon!