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CASA's 2026 Infection Prevention Seminar
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10/04/2026
Under the Dome
Its a great time to pursue ASC tours with state elected officials!
Governor Newsom has acted on the final bills of the 2025–2026 legislative session, his last before his term ends in January 2027.
Attention now turns to the November 3 election. Voters will choose Governor Newsom's successor: Democrat Xavier Becerra, former California Attorney General, or Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator.
All 80 Assembly seats and half of the Senate are also on the ballot, along with 14 statewide propositions. That's an unusually long list, covering taxes, housing, health care, and elections. A brief summary of each proposition follows.
09/30/2026
CASA Benchmarking Open for the 3rd Quarter of 2026
ASCQR: ASC News: Fall Tips for Successful Reporting
Benchmarking provides actionable insights for improving clinical quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and patient satisfaction by comparing your ASC's performance against industry standards, peer facilities, and internal goals. The CASA benchmarking program gives you the data and insights needed to meet regulatory expectations while improving performance and outcomes.
09/27/2026
The Data Exchange Framework: What Every California ASC Needs to Know
Dont miss this weeks Adminstrator Mastery Series Education: Hot Topic: Payor Contracting!
Several CASA members have recently received notices from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) stating that their surgery center is out of compliance with California’s Data Exchange Framework (DxF). This is a real requirement; it applies to every ASC in the state, and HCAI will begin naming non-compliant organizations publicly on 1st January 2027.
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09/04/2026
CASA Annual Business Meeting Highlights
CASA - Centers of Excellence Awards - 2027 Board Elections
In early September, several hundred ASC administrators, business office managers, and clinical leaders came together to experience a huge array of learning opportunities, conversation, and connection.
During those inspiring few days, CASA held its Annual Business Meeting, where Board President Carrie Millsap introduced the 16 outstanding ASCs named CASA Award for ASC Excellence, named California’s ASC of the Year, and announced the results of our membership vote for the new 2027 Board members.
08/18/2026
Better Conversations, Stronger Teams: Explore the HR Track at CASA’s 2026 Annual Conference
Not going to the Conference - No problem - Join us for an awesome - Informative hour with CASA's Administrator Mastery Series: August 26th
Leading an ASC team comes with plenty of challenging moments, from addressing performance concerns to keeping employees engaged and creating a workplace where people feel comfortable speaking up and delivering their best.
The HR Track at the CASA 2026 Annual Conference will offer practical guidance for handling those moments with greater confidence.
“Confident Conversations: Driving Performance with Clarity and Impact” will take on the real situations leaders face every day. How do you address an issue with a high performer? What happens when a difficult conversation has been delayed too long? How can you hold people accountable fairly and consistently? Attendees will leave with useful approaches they can put into practice right away.
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