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CASA Award for ASC Excellence
Application Deadline is June 30, 2025
CASA is encouraging all of our members to apply for the CASA Award for ASC Excellence. This is a great opportunity to have your ASC acknowledged by your peers and further let the public know about the service you provide.
So many of our CASA centers are providing outstanding services to their community, and we want to see you recognized. The application may seem daunting at first, but with a little preparation and organization, you will find it manageable. CASA has created a short video to help walk you through the process. If you have questions regarding the criteria and necessary components, you can always reach out to CASA Executive Director Beth LaBouyer.
All applications, including supporting documentation, must be received or postmarked no later than June 30, 2025.
The CASA Award for ASC Excellence acknowledges a CASA member facility that exemplifies best practices in the surgery center industry, plus actively promotes and advocates for ASC excellence and inclusion in the healthcare delivery system.
The criteria for the CASA Award for ASC Excellence is built around 5 pillar categories.
- Membership – Facility supports the ASC industry through active engagement in professional organizations.
- Advocacy – Facility drives ASC-related legislation at both the Federal and State levels through education, action and financial contributions.
- Quality Metrics – Facility drives transparency and clinical quality in the ASC through facility benchmarking and public reporting and superior performance of important metrics, including outcomes, pricing, and patient satisfaction.
- Education – Facility ensures clinical best practices, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance through ongoing patient, staff and physician education.
- Community Involvement – Facility is actively engaged in educating the public regarding the benefits of ASCs and demonstrating leadership in improving the general health of their community.
In addition to the CASA Award for ASC Excellence, the most outstanding center will be awarded the CASA ASC of the Year award.
The awards will be announced at the CASA Annual Conference, September 3-5, 2025. The conference will be located in San Diego at the Sheraton San Diego Resort.
How-to video on completing the Award for ASC Excellence application
ASC Excellence Award Criteria/Guidelines
ASC Excellence Award Application
Unlock the Power of Leadership at the 2025 CASA Conference
Effective leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving team culture - one that drives excellence and delivers outstanding results. Join us this September 3–5, 2025, at the beautiful Sheraton San Diego Resort for the CASA Conference, where we’ll explore the evolving landscape of leadership, its challenges, and the opportunities it presents for lasting success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your team’s potential. Make sure you and your colleagues are registered to take full advantage of this vital educational experience.
Below are just a few of the inspiring general sessions you can look forward to:
We kick off Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. with:
From Service to Strategy: Lessons in Leadership from Veteran ASC Leaders
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. You will leave with actionable strategies to apply these lessons in your own leadership role, enhancing team collaboration and operational excellence.
Leadership in Action: Strategies from the Battlefield to the Boardroom
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.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Super Sonic Success
This action-packed keynote by Captain Jack Becker 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 teams 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!
The program continues through September 5th with additional General Session topics including the popular “Legislative and Regulatory Update” and, back by popular demand “Accreditation Friday”! Of course, Thursday afternoon will be packed with smaller breakout sessions diving deeper in the subjects of Finance, Human Resources, Clinical and Quality oversight. Check out the whole program here.
We encourage you to make your room reservation at the Sheraton San Diego Resort to take advantage of CASA’s discounted rate. These rates will be available until August 9, 2025.
