October 11, 2026
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News for CASA Members

Under the Dome

Its a great time to pursue ASC tours with state elected officials!

Governor Newsom has acted on the final bills of the 2025–2026 legislative session, his last before his term ends in January 2027.
Attention now turns to the November 3 election. Voters will choose Governor Newsom's successor: Democrat Xavier Becerra, former California Attorney General, or Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator.
All 80 Assembly seats and half of the Senate are also on the ballot, along with 14 statewide propositions. That's an unusually long list, covering taxes, housing, health care, and elections. A brief summary of each proposition follows.

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CASA Benchmarking Open for the 3rd Quarter of 2026

ASCQR: ASC News: Fall Tips for Successful Reporting

Benchmarking provides actionable insights for improving clinical quality, operational efficiency, financial performance, and patient satisfaction by comparing your ASC's performance against industry standards, peer facilities, and internal goals. The CASA benchmarking program gives you the data and insights needed to meet regulatory expectations while improving performance and outcomes.

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The Data Exchange Framework: What Every California ASC Needs to Know

Dont miss this weeks Adminstrator Mastery Series Education: Hot Topic: Payor Contracting!

Several CASA members have recently received notices from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) stating that their surgery center is out of compliance with California’s Data Exchange Framework (DxF). This is a real requirement; it applies to every ASC in the state, and HCAI will begin naming non-compliant organizations publicly on 1st January 2027.
How To Register in this Newsletter!

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CASA Annual Business Meeting Highlights

CASA - Centers of Excellence Awards - 2027 Board Elections

In early September, several hundred ASC administrators, business office managers, and clinical leaders came together to experience a huge array of learning opportunities, conversation, and connection.
During those inspiring few days, CASA held its Annual Business Meeting, where Board President Carrie Millsap introduced the 16 outstanding ASCs named CASA Award for ASC Excellence, named California’s ASC of the Year, and announced the results of our membership vote for the new 2027 Board members.

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CASA Conference

California and National Legislative and Regulatory Updates

The CASA Conference in Monterey 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.

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Careers

10/02/2026

Charge RN

Coastal Surgery Center

Santa Barbara ,California

09/25/2026

Surgery Center Administrator

NVISION Eye Centers

Del Mar, California

08/15/2026

Surgery Center Administrator

Coffee Road Surgery Center - USPI

Modesto, California

08/15/2026

Surgery Center Administrator

River Surgery Center of Modesto - USPI

Modesto, California

08/15/2026

Surgery Center Regional Administrator

United Surgical Partners International

Modesto, California

08/15/2026

Clinical Director

Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center

Monterey, California

08/14/2026

Surgery Center Administrator

Valley Surgical Center of Modesto - USPI

Modesto, California

08/14/2026

Surgery Center Administrator

United Surgical Partners International

Pleasanton, California

Thank You 2026 Conference Sponsors