CASA’s Annual Infection Prevention Seminar has earned its reputation as one of the leading ASC infection prevention programs in the nation—and this year’s event promises to be no exception. Infection prevention and surveillance have become more critical than ever. With increasing demands and evolving standards, it’s essential that your ASC stays ahead. Regulators and accreditation bodies are placing greater emphasis on up-to-date policies and comprehensive training—and CASA is here to support you.

Meet Your CASA Board

The Annual CASA Business Meeting took place on September 4, 2024, bringing together key leaders to reflect on the past year and chart a course for the future. President Oren Shill, President-Elect Carrie Millsap, Treasurer Tersa Lech, Executive Director Beth LaBouyer, and Incoming Executive Director Karen Reiter led the discussion, covering CASA’s membership, financial health, and organizational activities.

Salinas Surgery Center Honored with the CASA ASC of the Year Award

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, CASA revealed the recipients of the 2025 CASA Award for ASC Excellence and the CASA ASC of the Year.  The awards were established to acknowledge that California ASCs are drivers of excellent healthcare, providing opportunities and solutions for healthcare reform.  In 2016, the CASA Board established the CASA Award for ASC Excellence as a mechanism to honor ASCs who strive to “rise to the top.” The program is built around 5 pillar categories acknowledging 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 CASA Conference wrapped up on Friday after a week of education, networking, and collaboration. With nearly 500 attendees and a record-breaking number of sponsors and exhibitors, this year’s event marked one of the most successful in CASA’s history.

The CASA Conference in San Diego continued with a timely and insightful session on California and National Legislative and Regulatory Updates. The panel featured CASA lobbyists Ryan Pierini and Alison Ramey, alongside Kara Newbury, Chief Advocacy Officer at ASCA, and Bill Prentice, CEO of ASCA. Together, they shared perspectives on the shifting healthcare landscape and the critical role of ASCs in shaping policy.