Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Speaker: Oliver Chin
Credit: 1 CEU / AEU | Finance
A strong financial foundation is the backbone of a successful ASC. In this session, Oliver Chin will walk you through the key financial concepts every administrator needs - including essential KPIs and the underlying levers that drive performance, from revenue and expenses to operational efficiency. Practical, easy-to-understand, and designed to help you make smarter decisions and improve profitability.
This session will cover the foundational knowledge required for ASC finance and is separate from our Pre-Conference Session: Grow Smart. Lead with Purpose. Win Financially - Leveraging the KPIs That Matter. The Pre-Conference will be held the morning before our Annual Conference and is one of the most impactful and concentrated learning opportunities CASA offers its members.
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Speaker: Michelle George, RN, MSN, CASC
Credit: 1 CEU / AEU | Quality
Effective and timely patient safety reporting serves as the bridge between near misses and improvements.
Learn how to analyze and investigate near-miss incidents to identify root causes and system weaknesses.
Learn strategies for integrating lessons from near misses into continuous improvements to help prevent future patient injuries.
Learn steps to establish a non-punitive environment where staff feel safe reporting mistakes without fear of blame or litigation.
Administrator Mastery Series: Start Leading with Impact!
Mastery in motion - education you can apply immediately, building month over month to strengthen your leadership and your ASC.
Administrators are expected to master compliance, lead high-performing teams, support clinicians, and drive operational and financial performance - all within a complex healthcare landscape.
CASA’s Administrator Mastery Series is a monthly education program designed specifically for ASC administrators. Each session delivers practical, real-world strategies for compliance, governance, team leadership, payer insights, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
These sessions empower administrators to:
Sessions will typically be held on the last Wednesday of the month from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. We will offer CEUs/AEUs and, when appropriate, IPCHs. Brought to you at the almost underground price of $45.00 per session, you can pick and choose which sessions you'd like to attend - although we think they’ll all be great! Sessions will be recorded and available on-demand for attendees who would like to listen again. They may also be purchased on-demand afterward for $55.00.
If there is a specific session you'd like us to add, please email CASA’s Executive Director, Karen Reiter, at kreiter@casurgery.org