CASA 2025 CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Our program features a wide range of expert-led sessions that cover the latest trends, best practices, and cutting-edge strategies tailored to the unique needs of ASC professionals. Whether you're looking to enhance your clinical expertise, improve operational efficiency, or stay ahead of industry changes, we’ve got you covered.

This year, we are offering two 

CASC TESTING - sponsored by HST Pathways

          

CASA is pleased to announce that it will host an official CASC exam testing site immediately following the conference!
The exam will take place on:

📅 September 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📍 Sheraton San Diego Resort, San Diego, CA

This is a prime opportunity for ASC professionals to earn this distinguished credential in a convenient and supportive setting. To take the exam in San Diego, you must apply through the CASC website between July 1–31, 2025.

DESCRIPTIONS

Precon 1 - Mission Ready: Tactical Strategies for Administrators Part 1 - John Goehle; Mary Ryan; Debra Stinchcomb

Attention, ASC leaders! Are you prepared to take command of your surgery center’s operations with confidence and precision? This high-impact preconference session is your strategic briefing on compliance, finance, quality management, and human resources—critical areas that every ASC administrator must master to stay ahead of the curve.
Led by top industry experts, this session is designed to strengthen your leadership skills for daily operations and covers the 5 key areas in the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)® exam. Whether you’re a seasoned officer in ASC management or a rising leader, this is your call to action to sharpen your expertise and elevate your command of the field.
Join us and fortify your knowledge—because strong leadership is mission-critical!

Precon 2 - DON Bootcamp for Success: Mastering the Role in ASCs - Michele Green; Shelley Hargraves; Debbie Mack; Kristi McCarthy; Stephanie McIntosh

Prepare to lead with confidence in this comprehensive, in-depth course tailored for Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Directors of Nursing (DON). Designed to provide the essential tools and knowledge needed for success, this bootcamp covers the critical roles and responsibilities of the DON, equipping participants with the leadership skills to drive excellence in patient care and team performance.
This interactive course combines expert-led presentations, real-world scenarios, and practical tools to empower ASC DONs with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their roles. Whether you are a new DON or seeking to enhance your expertise, this session is your roadmap to success.

From Service to Strategy: Lessons in Leadership from Veteran ASC Leaders - Panel: Moderator Chuck Meisel; Matt Luke, Stephanie McIntosh, Kyle Michaelis

Join a dynamic panel of Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) leaders who bring their unique perspectives as military veterans to the healthcare landscape. This session will explore how their experiences in the armed forces have shaped their abilities in strategic planning and daily operations, fostering a deep understanding of diversity and the critical roles of teams in achieving success. Panelists will share insights on how their military background has informed their leadership approach, emphasizing intentional decision-making, adaptability, and resilience. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to apply these lessons in their own leadership roles, enhancing team collaboration and operational excellence.
Perfect for healthcare leaders, administrators, and professionals seeking inspiration and practical advice, this session highlights the transformative power of veteran leadership in ASCs.

Leadership in Action: Strategies from the Battlefield to the Boardroom - General Lee Quintas

Great leadership is the force multiplier that transforms organizations from mediocrity to excellence. Join us for an exclusive session led by Leopoldo “Lee” Quintas, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General with over 35 years of distinguished service.
Drawing from his extensive military career, where he commanded at every level from tank commander to division command, General Quintas will share invaluable insights on leading with purpose, empathy, and example. Discover how to cultivate a thriving organizational culture where teamwork excels, challenges are met with resilience, and individuals reach their full potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or aspiring to refine your leadership skills, this session will provide actionable tools to elevate your impact and steer your organization toward success.

CASA Business Update - Oren Shill, CASA Board President

This is a key opportunity to hear business updates from CASA leadership.

CA and National Legislative Session

This popular session will discuss recent national and state legislative and regulatory activities. As we move out of the Public Health Emergency, healthcare will have a continued focus in the legislature at both the federal and state level. Ryan Pierini and Alison Ramey, CASA Legislative Advocates, will update attendees on the issues affecting California ASCs, and Bill Prentice, ASCA CEO, will highlight the national perspective.

Super Sonic Success - Jack Becker

This action-packed keynote is a results-based adventure leaving teams inspired to continually improve both professionally and personally exactly as elite fighter pilots do. Jack’s simple and repeatable process will teach your team how to repeat successes and not repeat failures. Your team will simply make fewer mistakes! Perfect for every level throughout your organization.
Make your team agile and cohesive with this process of continual improvement. From management and sales teams to construction crews or anyone else striving to achieve peak performance, Jack allows teams to go behind closed doors to learn why U.S. fighter pilots are the best in the world. Make your team a Top Gun with Supersonic Success!

For inquiries regarding the program or exhibiting opportunities, please contact April Ligtenberg at registration@casurgery.org or call 714-330-2343.