ASCA NEWS
APRIL 2024
Registration is still open for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo, taking place this month, April 17–20, in Orlando, Florida. Get access to top-quality clinical, regulatory, business and financial information and advice from many of the best and most experienced professionals in the ASC community.
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MARCH 2024
ASCA has restructured its rates for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo and lowered the registration costs by up to 40 percent. Register today for the conference, taking place April 17–20 in Orlando, Florida.
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FEBRUARY 2024
ASCA’s Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey provides vital data you can use to improve clinical outcomes, staff indicators and billing performance at your center.
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JANUARY 2024
Register now for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo so you can start making plans to join ASCA in Orlando, Florida, April 17–20, for the ASC community’s can’t-miss event of the year.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023
Thank you for being an ASCA member in 2023. Your dues dollars support the critical advocacy and public information campaigns ASCA conducts on your behalf and give you access to a valuable array of benefits that can help you improve the performance of your ASC.
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OCTOBER 2023
Register now for ASCA’s 2023 virtual courses. Each course is available for purchase on its own or as part of the 2023 Virtual Course Bundle—a package of three courses for the price of two.
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SEPTEMBER 2023
On September 19, at 1:00 pm ET, join Angela Burnette, counsel, Health Care Group at Alston & Bird LLP, as she presents “HIPAA: A Refresher, Trends and What’s New.”
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AUGUST 2023
Register now for ASCA’s three 2023 virtual courses. Each course is available to purchase on its own or as part of the 2023 Virtual Course Bundle, which gives you three courses for the price of two.
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JUNE-JULY 2023
ASCA will host two webinars in June and July, one on the importance of physician engagement in the ASC setting and the other on how to identify appropriate software and technology to support operational efficiency.
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MAY 2023
On June 20, at 1:00 pm ET, join Tamara Robinson, RN, CASC, executive director of operations at Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center, as she presents “The Power of Teamwork and the Importance of Physician Engagement & Collaboration in the ASC.”
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APRIL 2023
Register today for the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo, May 17–20, in Louisville, Kentucky. At ASCA 2023, you will have access to top-quality clinical, regulatory, business and financial information and advice from many of the best and most experienced professionals in the ASC community.
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MARCH 2023
Join us Tuesday, March 21, at 1:00 pm ET for the webinar “CMS Updates” to hear from Erin Imhoff, RN, and Joy Webb, both from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), about what you need to know to keep your facility compliant with the latest regulations and requirements.
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FEBRUARY 2023
Make sure your ASC is at the front of the pack in 2023 and beyond. Reserve your spot now at the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo, taking place in person May 17–20, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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JANUARY 2023
For more than two decades, ASCA’s annual conference has remained the premier, can’t-miss event for the ASC community. Register today to lock in the early bird discount on the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo, May 17–20, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022
Your dues dollars support the critical advocacy and public information campaigns ASCA conducts on your behalf. Renew your membership online by December 31 to make sure you continue to receive this magazine and can take advantage of all your other member benefits.
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OCTOBER 2022
Make sure you continue to receive this magazine and take advantage of all your other ASCA member benefits.
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SEPTEMBER 2022
ASCA’s 2023 Winter Seminar at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 12–14, is fast approaching. Sign up multiple members of your team today to make sure that your ASC is on solid financial ground, in compliance and on track for future success.
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AUGUST 2022
Take ASCA’s updated Infection Prevention for ASCs course virtually on August 29 and 30 to get the resources you need to develop and maintain an infection prevention program that protects your patients and your ASC.
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JUNE-JULY 2022
ASCA will offer three webinars in June and July, all from the Business Office Personnel track.
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MAY 2022
The data submission period for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2022 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closed April 30. Q1 reports will be available on May 15.
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APRIL 2022
Hurry up and register for the ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo, April 27–30 in Dallas, Texas. It is not too late to reserve your spot.
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MARCH 2022
Join us on Tuesday, March 15, at 1:00 pm ET for the webinar “Using Evidence-Based Tools to Cultivate Teamwork, Communication and Patient Safety within the ASC.”
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FEBRUARY 2022
Subscribe now to ASCA’s 2022 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey to compare your ASC’s clinical outcomes, staff indicators and billing performance with national and regional data throughout 2022.
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JANUARY 2022
For more than two decades, ASCA’s annual conference has remained the premier, can’t-miss event for the ASC community, and this year we will back in person. The ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo will take place April 27–30 in Dallas, Texas.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021
Make sure to renew your membership by December 31 so you can continue to receive this magazine and take advantage of all your other member benefits. Members can renew online or email Mykal Cox and request an invoice.
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OCTOBER 2021
Make sure you can continue to take advantage of all your member benefits, including this magazine, by renewing your membership on time. Members can renew online or by emailing Mykal Cox and requesting an invoice.
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SEPTEMBER 2021
Reports from ASCA’s 2021 Salary & Benefits Survey are now available. Open during the month of June, the survey collected national, regional and state data on more than 20 ASC positions and is a valuable resource that helps ASCs attract and retain the best employees.
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AUGUST 2021
ASCA’s Salary & Benefits Survey can be a valuable tool during budget season. Results from this year’s survey, conducted in June, include data on 20+ ASC job positions, employee benefits and ASC demographics.
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JUNE-JULY 2021
All the sessions of the ASCA 2021 Virtual Conference are now available on demand through the ASCA Learning Hub.
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MAY 2021
For more than two decades, ASCA’s annual conference has remained the premier, can’t-miss event for the ASC community, and this year’s conference is no different.
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APRIL 2021
For more than two decades, ASCA’s annual conference has remained the premier, can’t-miss event for the ASC community, and this year’s virtual conference is no different.
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MARCH 2021
If you haven’t already, sign up now for ASCA’s new virtual course for ASC administrators: “Management Essentials for ASC Administrators.”
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FEBRUARY 2021
ASCA will offer two new virtual courses for ASC administrators and infection preventionists: “Infection Prevention for ASCs” in February and “Management Essentials for ASC Administrators” in March.
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JANUARY 2021
Subscribe now to ASCA’s 2021 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey to compare your ASC’s clinical outcomes, staff indicators and billing performance with national and regional data throughout 2021.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2020
Being an ASCA member gives you and your staff access to vital educational resources, timely networking, and essential news, information and tools that apply daily in your practice.
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OCTOBER 2020
Make sure you can continue to take advantage of all your member benefits. Members can renew online or by writing LaToya Millet and requesting an invoice.
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SEPTEMBER 2020
If you missed attending the ASCA 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo, July 9–10, not to worry. The recordings of all ASCA 2020 sessions are available on demand until October 31.
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AUGUST 2020
Join ASCs across the country this August to celebrate 50 years of ASCs during National ASC Month.
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JUNE-JULY 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo has transitioned to a virtual event.
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MAY 2020
As response and recovery efforts tied to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, ASCA is working with healthcare and regulatory officials to provide responsible, reliable resources to help ASCs respond to the crisis.
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APRIL 2020
Data collection for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2020 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is open from April 1–30. Submit your ASC’s data before the deadline to get a complete picture of trends for the year.
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MARCH 2020
In March, ASCA will offer two webinars: “Developing a Culture of Patient Safety” and “How to Give Your ASC the Best Financial Advantage.”
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FEBRUARY 2020
Reserve your spot today at the ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo, May 13–16, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, featuring more than 50 educational sessions designed for ASC professionals at every level.
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JANUARY 2020
The ASCA 2020 Winter Seminar, January 16–18, in New Orleans, Louisiana, will offer three days of education designed specifically for ASC professionals.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2019
Enjoy savings on a full year of top-quality ASC education with ASCA’s 2020 Webinar All-Access Pass. This popular pass includes the live events and recordings of all 17 webinars scheduled for 2020.
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OCTOBER 2019
Sign up by November 15 to attend the ASCA 2020 Winter Seminar and lock in early bird rates.
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SEPTEMBER 2019
In September, ASCA will offer two webinars as a part of its 2019 Webinar Series.
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AUGUST 2019
This August, facilities around the country will host open houses and facility tours for elected officials, the media and members of their community to promote awareness of ASCs and celebrate National ASC Month.
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JUNE-JULY 2019
ASCA will release the results from its 2019 Salary & Benefits Survey in July. The survey collects national, regional and state data on more than 20 ASC positions and is a valuable resource that helps ASCs attract and retain the best employees.
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MAY 2019
Don’t miss the ASCA 2019 Conference & Expo, May 15–18, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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APRIL 2019
Data collection for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA's 2019 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is open from April 1–30.
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MARCH 2019
In March, ASCA will offer two webinars as a part of its 2019 Webinar Series.
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FEBRUARY 2019
Make plans now to attend the ASCA 2019 Conference & Expo, May 15–18, in Nashville, Tennessee. ASCA’s annual conference—traditionally the ASC industry’s largest gathering of the year—offers extensive opportunities for professional development, networking and earning continuing education credits.
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JANUARY 2019
ASCA’s 2019 Winter Seminar, January 17–19 in Austin, Texas, will offer three days of world-class education designed specifically for ASC professionals.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018
The last four webinars in ASCA’s 2018 series will examine key performance indicators ASCs can use to monitor their financial health, new rules for Medicare’s ASC quality reporting program, the impact of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final 2019 ASC payment rule and strategies for building and sustaining a high-performance revenue cycle in your ASC.
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OCTOBER 2018
ASCA’s 2019 Winter Seminar, January 17–19 in Austin, Texas, will offer three days of ASC-specific education. This hands-on learning experience, coupled with abundant networking opportunities with your fellow ASC professionals, makes this a can’t-miss event.
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SEPTEMBER 2018
Attend ASCA’s 2019 Winter Seminar, January 17–19, in Austin, Texas, and get the new year off to a great start.
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AUGUST 2018
For more than a decade, ASCs have used National ASC Week as an opportunity to promote awareness of ASCs by inviting elected officials, the media and members of their community to open houses and facility tours.
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JUNE-JULY 2018
ASCA will offer two webinars in June and July: “Infection Control Training Inside Your ASC” on Tuesday, June 12, and “Managing Conflict Effectively” on Tuesday, July 10. Both webinars will be held at 1:00 pm ET.
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MAY 2018
ASCA will offer two webinars this month: “Cut Costs with a Collaborative Effort inside Your ASC” on Tuesday, May 8, and “In Print, On Air and Online: The Challenges and Opportunities of Media Relations” on Tuesday, May 22. Both programs will be held at 1:00 pm ET.
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APRIL 2018
Registration is still open for ASCA 2018, April 11–14, in Boston, Massachusetts. ASCA’s annual meeting this year offers invaluable networking opportunities, more than 60 educational sessions with top experts in ASC management, special infection prevention training, continuing education credit and a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet with more than 200 ASC product and service providers all in one room.
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MARCH 2018
Although rare in ASCs, an adverse event can impact patients’ and physicians’ perceptions of the care an ASC provides, negatively affect a center’s quality measure performance and drive up the cost of patient care.
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FEBRUARY 2018
ASCA’s 2018 webinar series will deliver essential ASC management advice from top experts in areas ranging from regulatory compliance and infection control to managing human resources risk and improving collections in your ASC.
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JANUARY 2018
You still have time to register for ASCA’s 2018 Winter Seminars, January 11–13, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sign up now to learn how to implement an effective infection prevention program, minimize your regulatory and legal risks, keep up with the latest coding and billing changes and improve your ASC’s performance with the expert insights and real-world advice these seminars will deliver.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
Get the new year off to a great start by attending one of ASCA’s 2018 Winter Seminars, January 11–13, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Make plans now to attend one of three specialized programs.
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OCTOBER 2017
ASCA will offer two webinars this month: “Protect Your Patients with a Comprehensive Surgical Instrument Safety Program” on Tuesday, October 10, and “Preparing for Electronic Health Records: What You Need to Consider When Preparing to Make the Change from Paper to an Electronic Workflow” on Tuesday, October 24.
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SEPTEMBER 2017
ASCA will offer two webinars this month: “Update on Implementing an Effective and Meaningful Peer Review Program” on Tuesday, September 12, and “Cyber Security Issues for ASCs” on Tuesday, September 26. Both webinars will be held at 1:00 pm ET.
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AUGUST 2017
ASCA will offer two webinars this month: “CMS Surveys” on Tuesday, August 8, and “Risk Management: Beyond Adverse Incident Reporting” on Tuesday, August 22. Both webinars will be held at 1:00 pm ET.
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JUNE-JULY 2017
ASCA will offer two webinars in June and July: “Seven Things You Need to Know about Managed Care Contracts” on Tuesday, June 13, and “Top OSHA Concerns and Violations in Health Care” on Tuesday, July 11. Both webinars will be held at 1:00 pm ET.
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MAY 2017
If you are attending ASCA 2017 later this month, you have automatically been subscribed to the ASCA 2017 online community on ASCA Connect.
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APRIL 2017
Make plans to attend ASCA 2017, May 3–6, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC.
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MARCH 2017
ASCA 2017, May 3–6, in Washington, DC, will offer more than 60 educational sessions that can help your ASC improve its operations and its bottom line in 2017.
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FEBRUARY 2017
Starting this year, ASCA has introduced an Affiliate Program that replaces its ASCA Vendor Membership program. This new five-tiered recognition program was developed to recognize and further support the ASC industry’s suppliers and business partners that help you run your centers more efficiently.
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JANUARY 2017
ASCA’s three winter seminars at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas, January 12–14, are fast approaching. Sign up multiple members of your team today for “Minimizing Your Regulatory and Legal Risk,” “Finance and Accounting for Administrators” or “Coding Update and Reimbursement Strategies” to make sure that your ASC is in compliance, on solid financial ground and on track for future success.
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