WEB CRAWL   |  JUNE-JULY 2019

Register for ASCA's National Advocacy Day

Participate in ASCA’s National Advocacy Day on Tuesday, September 24, and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Participants will attend three to five meetings with their representatives on Capitol Hill to tell them about the role their ASCs play in providing safe and affordable care to their communities. The day before the meetings, ASCA staff will brief the participants on ASC legislation and provide tips on how to conduct effective meetings with members of Congress.

ascassociation.org/nationaladvocacyday

Mark Your Calendar for Member Appreciation Week

ASCA will honor its members during the second annual Member Appreciation Week, June 17–21. Visit the ASCA website for a chance to win daily giveaways, participate in polls and be featured in the daily member spotlight. For more information, write ASCA's Membership Department.

ascassociation.org/thankyou/home

Purchase This ASC Management E-Book

Developing & Managing Ambulatory Surgery Centers offers a comprehensive overview of the various components of running an ASC. This electronic book focuses on the four major elements of ASC management—patient and clinical care, risk management, business office systems, and managed care and payer contracting—and includes contributions from more than a dozen ASC industry leaders. ASCA members receive a 20 percent discount.

ascassociation.org/developingmanagingascs

Q2 Benchmarking Data Collection Opens in July

Data collection for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2019 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey opens July 1. Subscribers should submit their Q2 data by July 31. If you have not yet purchased your subscription to the 2019 survey, sign up today. ASCA members enjoy a 34 percent discount.

ascassociation.org/ascabenchmarking

Apply to Take the CASC Exam

Candidates who plan to take the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) exam in September must submit their application between July 1 and July 31. The CASC credential is a distinction earned by members of the ASC community who demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required of an ASC administrator.

ascassociation.org/educationevents/casc