04/03/2026

CASA Award for ASC Excellence

Application Deadline is June 30, 2026

CASA is encouraging all of our members to consider applying for the CASA Award for ASC Excellence and begin gathering information. 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 a short video that Beth LaBouyer made a few years ago to help members walk you through the process. If you have any questions regarding the criteria and necessary components, you can always reach out to CASA’s Executive Director, Karen Reiter.

All applications, including supporting documentation, must be received or postmarked no later than June 30, 2026. 

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 2-4, 2026.  The conference will be hosted in Monterey at the Monterey Conference Center.

How-to video on completing the Award for ASC Excellence application

ASC Excellence Award Criteria/Guidelines

ASC Excellence Award Application