News for CASA Members

Important June Deadlines CASA ASC Excellence Award and CASC Certification Discount end June 30th CASA has some great opportunities for our members. Make sure you take advantage before the June 30th deadline.

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Important June Deadlines CASC Certification Discount ends June 30th CASA is excited to offer ASC professionals the opportunity to earn the prestigious Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)®  credential this fall! CASA would like to thank HST Pathways for being a generous sponsor and making this possible.  The Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC) is generously offering a special discount for those taking the exam at the CASA Conference this September for those that register by June 30, 2025.

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New Disclosure Language Required in 2025 ASCs should update medical debt contracts by July 1, 2025 Last year Governor Newsom signed SB 1061 (Limon) into law. It amended the California Civil Code to make several changes aimed at protecting consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt. “Medical debt” is defined as “a debt owed by a consumer to a person whose primary business is providing medical services, products, or devices, or to the person’s agent or assignee, for the provision of medical services, products, or devices” and includes debt a consumer incurs for services provided by healthcare facilities including ASCs.

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Call for 2025 CASA Board Nominations Submit Your Interest by August 13, 2025 Make your voice heard and help shape the future of California’s ambulatory surgery centers! CASA is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors, with elections taking place at this year’s CASA Annual Conference in San Diego.

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CASA Celebrates Pride Month Member Spotlight - Dr. Robert Elsen This Pride Month, CASA honors the LGBTQ+ professionals who have helped shape California’s ambulatory surgery centers into more inclusive, compassionate, and equitable spaces for both patients and staff. Their leadership reminds us that healthcare is not just about clinical excellence—it’s also about creating environments where people feel seen, respected, and safe. In this month’s spotlight, we are proud to feature Dr. Robert Elsen, a longtime gastroenterologist in San Francisco whose career has been shaped by courage, compassion, and advocacy—from the early days of the HIV epidemic to today’s ongoing efforts for inclusion in medicine.

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