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APRIL 2024
The data submission period for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2024 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey opens April 1.
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MARCH 2024
Purchase ASCA’s 2024 Virtual Course Bundle today to get four courses for less than the price of three. All four courses are available to stream on demand after the live broadcast.
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FEBRUARY 2024
The Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (OAS CAHPS) Survey, designed to measure patient experience with overall care received in ASCs, will become mandatory for all eligible Medicare-certified ASCs beginning in 2025.
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JANUARY 2024
If you have not already done so, renew your membership now to avoid losing access to this magazine and other vital exclusive ASCA member benefits.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023
Register today for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo, April 17–20, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
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OCTOBER 2023
In October, ASCA will update its 2023 Medicare Rate Calculator to reflect fourth-quarter changes to the ASC payment rates.
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SEPTEMBER 2023
If your ASC participated in activities during this year’s National ASC Month in August, let us know.
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AUGUST 2023
Join us in our sixth year of honoring our dedicated members during Member Appreciation Week.
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JUNE-JULY 2023
Data submission for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey will be open July 1–31.
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MAY 2023
ASCA’s Career Center gives employers and job seekers in the ASC community a better way to find each other and make that perfect career fit.
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APRIL 2023
In April, ASCA updates its 2023 Medicare Rate Calculator to reflect second-quarter changes to the ASC payment rates.
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MARCH 2023
Candidates for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential who plan to take the qualifying exam in May must submit their application between March 1 and March 31.
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FEBRUARY 2023
Those who attended the 2023 Winter Seminar, January 12–14, in Las Vegas, Nevada, have until February 28, 2023, to request nursing contact hours and Administrator Education Units (AEU).
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JANUARY 2023
If you have not already renewed your membership, sign up now to avoid losing access to this magazine and other vital ASCA member benefits.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022
Register today for the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo, May 17–20, 2023, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
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OCTOBER 2022
In October, ASCA will update its 2022 Medicare Rate Calculator to reflect fourth-quarter changes to the ASC payment rates.
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SEPTEMBER 2022
If your ASC participated in activities celebrating this year’s National ASC Month in August, let us know.
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AUGUST 2022
The data submission period for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2022 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closed July 31.
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JUNE-JULY 2022
This August, surgery centers around the country will host 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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MAY 2022
Mark your calendar for the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo, May 17–20, 2023, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
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APRIL 2022
Go online to take advantage of ASCA’s free, members-only 2022 Medicare Rate Calculator.
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MARCH 2022
Candidates for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential who plan to take the qualifying exam in May must submit their application between March 1 and March 31.
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FEBRUARY 2022
Make sure your ASCA membership is current to continue receiving ASC Focus magazine. On February 28, facilities that have not yet renewed their membership for 2022 will lose access to this magazine as well as other vital member benefits.
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JANUARY 2022
If you have not already renewed your ASCA membership, act now to avoid losing access to this magazine and other vital ASCA member benefits.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021
ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast features conversations with leaders in the ASC community discussing essential industry news and information.
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OCTOBER 2021
Mark your calendar for the ASCA 2022 Virtual Coding & Reimbursement Seminar, taking place over three half days on January 10, 18 and 24, 2022.
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SEPTEMBER 2021
If your ASC participated in activities during this year’s National ASC Month in August, let us know.
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AUGUST 2021
Mark your calendar for the ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo, April 27–30, 2022, at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, Texas.
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JUNE-JULY 2021
ASCA’s Infection Prevention for ASCs and Management Essentials for ASC Administrators virtual courses are now available on demand through the ASCA Learning Hub.
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MAY 2021
ASCA has revised its resource that provides an overview of state requirements related to serious reportable events (SRE).
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APRIL 2021
Both the Infection Prevention for ASCs and Management Essentials for ASC Administrators virtual courses are now available on demand through the ASCA Learning Hub.
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MARCH 2021
For more than two decades, ASCA’s annual conference has remained the premier, can’t-miss event for the ASC community, and the ASCA 2021 Virtual Conference continues this tradition.
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FEBRUARY 2021
Make sure your ASCA membership is current to continue receiving ASC Focus magazine and other vital member benefits.
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JANUARY 2021
If you have not already done so, act now to avoid losing access to this magazine and other vital ASCA member benefits.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2020
As COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery efforts continue to evolve, ASCA keeps working with healthcare and regulatory officials to provide responsible, reliable resources to help ASCs respond to the crisis.
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OCTOBER 2020
ASCA’s first-ever virtual conference is available on demand through October 31. This is your last chance to watch recordings of all the sessions, earn up to 26 continuing education credits and visit the virtual expo hall.
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SEPTEMBER 2020
ASCA’s facility tour program shifted to a virtual format this year because of COVID-19.
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AUGUST 2020
The data submission period for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2020 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closed July 31.
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JUNE-JULY 2020
Data submission for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2020 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey opens July 1.
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MAY 2020
This year ASCA invites you to join in celebrating 50 years of ASCs by visiting our new anniversary website.
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APRIL 2020
ASCA’s Career Center gives employers and job-seekers in the ASC community a better way to find each other and make that perfect career fit.
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MARCH 2020
A new course, “Malignant Hyperthermia,” is now available in the ASCA Online Training Series. This series, offered through ASCA’s affinity partnership with HealthStream, is a collection of 25 interactive, on-demand courses that apply specifically to ASCs.
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FEBRUARY 2020
ASCA’s newly redesigned Member Kit makes it easy to access member resources, keep up with relevant industry news, learn about educational opportunities and events, get account support and more—all in one place.
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JANUARY 2020
Enjoy big savings on a full year of ASC education with ASCA’s 2020 Webinar All-Access Pass. This popular pass provides access to both the live events and recordings of all 17 webinars scheduled for 2020.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2019
Reserve your spot now for the ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo, May 13–16, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida.
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OCTOBER 2019
The 2020 ASCA membership renewal cycle opens Tuesday, October 1, 2019, and closes Tuesday, December 31. Members who do not renew by this date will have their benefits suspended.
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SEPTEMBER 2019
This summer, ASCA introduced “Asked & Answered,” an online series featuring short interviews with leading experts inside and outside the ASC community who have unique insights into issues affecting ASCs.
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AUGUST 2019
The data collection period for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2019 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closed July 31. Q2 reports will be available Thursday, August 15.
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JUNE-JULY 2019
Participate in ASCA’s National Advocacy Day on Tuesday, September 24, and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill.
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MAY 2019
If you are attending the ASCA 2019 Conference & Expo later this month, you have automatically been subscribed to the ASCA 2019 online community on ASCA Connect.
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APRIL 2019
All you need is an internet connection to participate in the Virtual Career Fair for nurses, hosted by ASCA’s Career Center, on Thursday, April 4, from 11:00 am–3:00 pm ET.
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MARCH 2019
The data collection period for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2019 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey opens April 1.
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FEBRUARY 2019
Renew your ASCA membership for 2019 and make sure you do not miss any member benefits. Being an ASCA member provides your staff access to vital educational resources, valuable networking opportunities, essential industry news and tools to use daily in your practice.
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JANUARY 2019
ASCA’s regulatory and legislative successes are dependent on the advocacy efforts of ASCA members. Every day, policymakers make decisions on issues that directly impact ASCs, their staff and their patients. It is critical that these decisionmakers understand how their choices affect their constituents.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018
Being an ASCA member gives you and your staff access to vital educational resources, timely networking, essential news, information and tools that apply daily in your practice. Don’t delay.
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OCTOBER 2018
Make sure your ASC is 100 percent compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) with ASCA’s HIPAA Workbook for ASCs.
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SEPTEMBER 2018
Through ASCA’s affinity partnership with Akorbi, ASCA members enjoy special discounted rates on Akorbi’s high-quality Medicare-compliant translation and interpretation services.
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AUGUST 2018
The data collection period for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2018 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closes July 31. Q2 reports will be available August 15.
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JUNE-JULY 2018
All you need is an Internet connection to participate in ASCA’s Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, June 14.
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MAY 2018
Data collection for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey will be open April 1–30. Submit your data by April 30, and your Q1 report will be available on May 15. It is not too late to purchase a 2018 subscription. ASCA members pay $329; nonmembers pay $499.
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APRIL 2018
Purchase ASCA’s 2018 Webinar All-Access Pass to enjoy big savings on a full year of top-quality ASC education. This popular pass provides access to both the live events and recordings of all 17 webinars scheduled for 2018.
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MARCH 2018
Looking for a convenient, low-cost way for staff at your ASC to earn continuing education (CE) credits this year? ASCA’s Online Training Series provides ASC-specific education that you can complete at your convenience and from the comfort of your own office.
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FEBRUARY 2018
Those who attended ASCA’s 2018 Winter Seminars, January 11–13, in Las Vegas, Nevada, have until February 28, 2018, to submit the evaluations needed to get their nursing contact hours and/or administrator education units (AEUs) for these programs.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
Beginning November 15, subscribers to ASCA’s clinical and operational benchmarking program can access their third-quarter (Q3) reports by logging into the ASCA Benchmarking portal.
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JANUARY 2018
Data collection for the fourth quarter (Q4) of ASCA Benchmarking will be open from January 1 to January 31.
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
Beginning November 15, subscribers to ASCA’s clinical and operational benchmarking program can access their third-quarter (Q3) reports by logging into the ASCA Benchmarking portal.
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OCTOBER 2017
The data collection period for the third quarter (Q3) of ASCA Benchmarking 2017 opens Saturday, October 1, and closes Tuesday, October 31. If you have not yet signed up for ASCA’s clinical and operational benchmarking program this year, subscribe now to access two quarters of your ASC’s benchmarking data plus a full year of data from other ASCs.
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SEPTEMBER 2017
The data collection period for the third quarter (Q3) of ASCA Benchmarking opens October 1. ASCA’s clinical and operational benchmarking program provides national statistics on clinical outcomes, billing, staffing and more, so you can make sure your ASC is performing at its best.
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AUGUST 2017
Did you miss sessions that you wanted to attend at ASCA 2017 or did something prevent you from attending ASCA’s annual meeting this year? Catch up on the educational content you missed by purchasing session recordings from ASCA’s Learning Center.
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JUNE-JULY 2017
Data collection for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2017 Benchmarking Survey opens July 1. Subscribers should submit their Q2 data by July 31.
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MAY 2017
Stop by ASCA’s booth in the center of the exhibit hall at ASCA 2017, May 3–6, in Washington, DC, and enter to win a variety of prizes.
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APRIL 2017
This online clinical and operational benchmarking program allows you to compare your ASC’s clinical outcomes, staff indicators, billing performance and more with national, same-specialty and regional data submitted by other ASCs.
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MARCH 2017
Each year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates.
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FEBRUARY 2017
Do you have a new hire? Did your ASC or company win an award? Did your management change? You can highlight all of your important announcements on ASCA’s “Names in the News” web page. Please send your news to editorial@ascassociation.org.
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JANUARY 2017
Exhibit at ASCA 2017. Download the Exhibitor Prospectus, access resources like the exhibit hall map and schedule, and register today to showcase your company’s products and services to the thousands of ASC professionals ASCA is preparing to welcome to the association’s annual meeting, May 3–6, in Washington, DC.
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