Fall Conference Recap: Coast to Coast!
🌴 Sun, Surf, and CDI at CA ACDIS
What a fantastic start to our fall conference season! The CA ACDIS Conference in San Diego was full of sunshine, collaboration, and cutting-edge clinical insights. As proud Platinum Sponsors, we were thrilled to support an event that truly embodied the theme of “Sun, Surf, and CDI.” The agenda was packed with valuable sessions on clinical validation, quality documentation, and the evolving role of CDI professionals in advancing patient care. From in-depth case studies to lively discussions on innovation in CDI, every session reflected the dedication and expertise of this incredible community. It was an inspiring reminder of why we love what we do—empowering CDI teams to make an impact every day.
🦸 Heroic Impact at AHIMA25
Next stop: AHIMA in Minneapolis! What an energizing and inspiring few days connecting with so many Health information professionals from across the country.
Our booth theme this year was all about superheroes because at Enjoin, we believe our teams and clients are the real heroes behind better documentation and stronger outcomes. Thank you to all of you who joined us in our “Superhero Headquarters,” where we showcased our Enjoin Superpowers and how our services can save the day!
We were honored to share the stage for two powerful presentations alongside our amazing client partners.
AHIMA25 Enjoin Presentations
Building a Foundation for Success: A Collaborative Journey in HIM Leadership and Team Transformation
Kim Conner, BSN, CCDS, CCDS-O | Senior CDI Consultant/Clinical Denials Program Manager, Enjoin
Ja’Neese Denson, MS, RHIT | HIM Director, Huntsville Hospital
Optimizing Physician Advisor Programs: Enhancing Engagement, Documentation, and Financial Outcomes
Adriane Martin, DO, FACOS, ACPA-C, CCDS | Vice President of Physician Services, Enjoin
Shameka Hooks, MHA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS | Executive Director, Midcycle Coding, CDI, Revenue Integrity & HIM, WakeMed
We also had a blast at our booth during the Impact Challenge—every spin contributed to a donation supporting the Heroic Hearts Project, empowering veterans through healing and purpose. It was incredibly moving to hear so many personal stories from attendees—veterans, family members, and those currently serving. From all of us at Enjoin, thank you for your service and for inspiring us with your stories of courage and dedication.
A special congratulations to our own Jennifer Holland, MSML, RHIA, CCS, CPC, Learning and Development Manager, for earning her AHIMA Leadership and Development Academy certification! We are so proud of her accomplishment and excited to see the impact her leadership will continue to have within our team and the HIM community!
🌟 Familiar Faces and Fresh Insights at NC ACDIS
We wrapped up this whirlwind of conferences at NC ACDIS in Winston-Salem, where we loved reconnecting with so many familiar faces and colleagues in the CDI community. Kim Conner took the stage once again with another outstanding presentation, “More Than Just a Checkbox: Why CDI and Clinical Validation Define the Future of Defensible Documentation.” The discussions and takeaways underscored the vital role CDI plays in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clinical integrity—topics that continue to shape the future of our industry. The energy and engagement throughout the event reminded us of the passion and collaboration that make CDI professionals so special.
🌟 Top 5 Takeaways from the Fall Conference Season
1. Physician Advisor Programs Are Driving Next-Level CDI Collaboration
Conferences coast-to-coast highlighted the expanding role of physician advisor programs in bridging the gap between clinical teams and documentation integrity. Physician leaders are essential for translating clinical nuance into compliant, accurate documentation — and for guiding CDI professionals through increasingly complex cases. Organizations investing in structured physician advisor programs are seeing measurable gains in engagement, education, and query resolution.
2. Learning and Development for Physicians Is Evolving
There’s a growing recognition that ongoing education for physicians is key to sustaining CDI excellence. From onboarding new clinicians to providing targeted feedback on documentation trends, leaders emphasized the importance of continuous learning pathways. Interactive case reviews, specialty-specific training, and peer-to-peer mentorship are proving more effective than traditional didactics — especially as CDI expectations expand into outpatient and quality domains.
3. AI Is a Tool — But Human-Centric Services Remain Irreplaceable
AI and automation were hot topics at every conference, yet a clear consensus emerged: technology cannot replace human judgment. The most successful CDI programs use AI to enhance efficiency and data visibility, not to supplant expert review. Clinical context, empathy, and real-time collaboration — the hallmarks of human-centric CDI — remain essential to ensuring documentation reflects true patient care.
4. Quality and Financial Outcomes Are Becoming More Intertwined
The connection between clinical quality, outcomes reporting, and reimbursement accuracy continues to tighten. CDI teams are expanding their impact by working cross-functionally with quality, coding, and compliance teams. The future CDI leader will be as comfortable discussing severity-adjusted outcomes as they are with DRG integrity.
5. Community and Connection Continue to Fuel Growth
Across San Diego, Minneapolis, and Winston-Salem, one theme resonated: the power of connection. Networking, collaboration, and shared purpose are energizing the CDI community. The industry is united by a common goal — advancing clinical integrity while supporting the people who make it possible.
As we look ahead to 2026, the CDI landscape will continue to evolve but the foundation remains clear: informed physicians, empowered teams, and technology that amplifies rather than replaces the human touch. Enjoin will keep leading that conversation, one collaboration at a time.