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02/18/2025
CASA Hosting CASC Exam in September
CASA is excited to offer ASC professionals the opportunity to earn the prestigious Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)® credential this fall! CASA would like to thank HST Pathways for being a generous sponsor and making this possible.
02/14/2025
CASA Celebrates Black History Month
Member Spotlight - Dr. Martina Randall
Black History Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions of Black medical professionals, acknowledge continuing racial disparities in health outcomes, and promote health equity. At CASA, we want to recognize the Black physicians, nurses, researchers, and healthcare professionals who have helped advance medicine and improve patient care – these people help inspire future generations of Black healthcare professionals. Promoting diversity in medicine is proven to enhance patient communication, trust, and outcomes. Additionally, Black History Month provides an opportunity to promote health screenings, disease prevention, and wellness programs tailored to Black communities.
02/13/2025
ASC Community Support Alternatives to PAIN Act
Take the CASA Opioid-Sparing Pledge
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (Alternatives to PAIN Act)—a vital step toward increasing access to non-opioid pain management treatments for Medicare beneficiaries across the country.
01/29/2025
Resilience in the Face of Fires: How Ambulatory Surgery Centers Survived and Supported Patients and Communities During the Recent Los Angeles Wildfires
In the face of the recent wildfires that destroyed many communities throughout the Los Angeles area, there were several ASCs that exemplified great resilience and a continued commitment to patient care and their communities. Centers were located in impacted areas, and many staff and surgeons were evacuated from their homes, with some suffering damage or loss from the fires. Elective procedures were stopped to allow the hospital and surgery centers to allocate staff to urgent needs and handle emergent cases.
01/27/2025
CASA Board Advocates for ASCs at the State Capitol
On January 25, 2025, CASA Board members met with key California legislators to highlight the vital role Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) play in the state’s healthcare system. In a productive day of advocacy, the Board engaged with 21 legislative offices across the Assembly and Senate, including many influential committee members overseeing ASC-related policies.