Schedule - Annual Conference 2025

Message Image

WedApr 30

ThurMay 1

FriMay 2

SatMay 3

_{Please Note: All times are MT.}


4:00 pm–5:30 pm	4:00 pm–5:30 pm Affiliate Premeeting Sessions
5:30 pm–8:00 pm	5:30 pm–8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
6:00 pm–8:00 pm	6:00 pm–8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception ASCA 2025 kicks off with a Colorado-themed reception featuring craft beer and a variety of beer hall cuisine, from soft pretzels to sausages.


7:00 am–8:00 am	7:00 am–8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am–9:00 am	8:00 am–9:00 am Breakout Sessions (6 options)
9:10 am–10:10 am	9:10 am–10:10 am Breakout Sessions (6 options)
10:00 am–7:00 pm	10:00 am–7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
10:10 am–11:00 am	10:10 am–11:00 am Exhibit Hall Morning Break Refreshments will be provided to attendees and exhibitors in the exhibit hall.
11:00 am–12:30 pm	11:00 am–12:30 pm Keynote Session
12:30 pm–2:00 pm	12:30 pm–2:00 pm Lunch & Learn Sessions
12:30 pm–2:20 pm	12:30 pm–2:20 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon Food and beverages will be provided to attendees and exhibitors in the exhibit hall.
2:20 pm–3:35 pm	2:20 pm–3:35 pm Breakout Sessions (6 options)
3:35 pm–3:45 pm	3:35 pm–3:45 pm Afternoon Break
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Breakout Sessions (6 options)
5:00 pm–7:00 pm	5:00 pm–7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Don't miss this Colorado-themed reception featuring craft beer and an array of beer hall food favorites.


7:00 am–7:45 am	7:00 am–7:45 am Wellness Morning
7:45 am–8:45 am	7:45 am–8:45 am Breakfast
8:45 am–10:15 am	8:45 am–10:15 am Breakout Sessions (6 options)
10:00 am–12:00 pm	10:00 am–12:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 am–11:40 am	10:15 am–11:40 am Exhibit Hall Morning Break Refreshments will be provided to attendees and exhibitors in the exhibit hall.
11:40 am–12:40 pm	11:40 am–12:40 pm Breakout Sessions (6 options)
12:40 pm–2:00 pm	12:40 pm–2:00 pm ASC Celebration Luncheon
2:10 pm–3:25 pm	2:10 pm–3:25 pm Breakout Sessions (6 options)
3:25 pm–3:45 pm	3:25 pm–3:45 pm Afternoon Break
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Breakout Sessions (6 options)
6:00 pm–9:00 pm	6:00 pm–9:00 pm ASCA Social Event Help us host a memorable night under the stars at Camp ASCA! The Gaylord Rockies Resort offers the ideal setting and ambiance for a party embracing the great outdoors. With delicious food and refreshing beverages, attendees will be able to take in the crisp Colorado air next to the comfort of a warm fire. S’mores will certainly be a welcome treat after attendees test their outdoor skills with axe throwing and other camp activities.


7:30 am–8:30 am	7:30 am–8:30 am Attendee Breakfast
8:30 am–9:45 am	8:30 am–9:45 am Breakout Sessions (3 options)
9:45 am–10:00 am	9:45 am–10:00 am Morning Break
10:00 am–11:00 am	10:00 am–11:00 am Breakout Sessions (3 options)
11:00 am–12:00 pm	11:00 am–12:00 pm ASCA 2025 Conference Adjourns

AEU Content Areas

_{Please Note: All times are ET.}

Time	Title	AEU Content Area
8:00 am–9:00 am	CMS Quality Reporting for ASCs	Quality Management	8:00 am–9:00 am CMS Quality Reporting for ASCs AEU Content Area: Quality Management
8:00 am–9:00 am	Attacking Your Aging: Strategy for Drilling Down into Your Aging Accounts While Leveraging Technology	Financial	8:00 am–9:00 am Attacking Your Aging: Strategy for Drilling Down into Your Aging Accounts While Leveraging Technology AEU Content Area: Financial
8:00 am–9:00 am	Managing Your ASC's Managed Care Contracting	Financial	8:00 am–9:00 am Managing Your ASC's Managed Care Contracting AEU Content Area: Financial
8:00 am–9:00 am	Cardiovascular Surgery in ASCs	Delivery of Patient Care	8:00 am–9:00 am Cardiovascular Surgery in ASCs AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care
8:00 am–9:00 am	Recruitment and Staff Productivity Amidst Post-COVID Labor Shortage	Human Resources	8:00 am–9:00 am Recruitment and Staff Productivity Amidst Post-COVID Labor Shortage AEU Content Area: Human Resources
8:00 am–9:00 am	ASC Joint Ventures: Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We're Going	N/A	8:00 am–9:00 am ASC Joint Ventures: Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We're Going AEU Content Area: N/A
9:10 am–10:10 am	ASC Syndication	Regulatory and Legal Issues	9:10 am–10:10 am ASC Syndication AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
9:10 am–10:10 am	The Accelerating Migration of Spine Procedures to ASCs	Delivery of Patient Care	9:10 am–10:10 am The Accelerating Migration of Spine Procedures to ASCs AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care
9:10 am–10:10 am	Building a Culture of Excellence in Your ASC	Quality Management	9:10 am–10:10 am Building a Culture of Excellence in Your ASC AEU Content Area: Quality Management
9:10 am–10:10 am	Protect, Prevent, Prevail: A Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity in ASCs	Regulatory and Legal Issues	9:10 am–10:10 am Protect, Prevent, Prevail: A Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity in ASCs AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
9:10 am–10:10 am	Transitioning from Clinical/Business Leader to Administrator	Human Resources	9:10 am–10:10 am Transitioning from Clinical/Business Leader to Administrator AEU Content Area: Human Resources
9:10 am–10:10 am	ASC Life Safety: Common Issues & How to Avoid Them	N/A	9:10 am–10:10 am ASC Life Safety: Common Issues & How to Avoid Them AEU Content Area: N/A
2:20 pm–3:35 pm	HR Highlights for The Healthcare Provider	Human Resources	2:20 pm–3:35 pm HR Highlights for The Healthcare Provider AEU Content Area: Human Resources
2:20 pm–3:35 pm	Common Life Safety Code & Physical Environment Deficiencies in ASCs	Regulatory and Legal Issues	2:20 pm–3:35 pm Common Life Safety Code & Physical Environment Deficiencies in ASCs AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
2:20 pm–3:35 pm	KPIs: Managing Your Top Revenue Cycle Metrics	Financial	2:20 pm–3:35 pm KPIs: Managing Your Top Revenue Cycle Metrics AEU Content Area: Financial
2:20 pm–3:35 pm	Developing a Robust QAPI Program	Quality Management	2:20 pm–3:35 pm Developing a Robust QAPI Program AEU Content Area: Quality Management
2:20 pm–3:35 pm	Effective Advocacy: Getting Involved to Make a Difference for the Surgery Center Community	Regulatory and Legal Issues	2:20 pm–3:35 pm Effective Advocacy: Getting Involved to Make a Difference for the Surgery Center Community AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
2:20 pm–3:35 pm	Billing Practices That Can Transform ASC Performance	N/A	2:20 pm–3:35 pm Billing Practices That Can Transform ASC Performance AEU Content Area: N/A
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Unleash the Power of Data to Transform Your ASC	Financial	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Unleash the Power of Data to Transform Your ASC AEU Content Area: Financial
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	HIPAA: Mitigating Risk, Breaches and Reputational Harm	Financial	3:45 pm–5:00 pm HIPAA: Mitigating Risk, Breaches and Reputational Harm AEU Content Area: Financial
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Finance Basics for Clinicians	Financial	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Finance Basics for Clinicians AEU Content Area: Financial
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Credentialing: Who, What, Why and When?	Human Resources	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Credentialing: Who, What, Why and When? AEU Content Area: Human Resources
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	A Q&A Forum for ASC Leaders	Regulatory and Legal Issues	3:45 pm–5:00 pm A Q&A Forum for ASC Leaders AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Navigating Healthcare Reimbursement Challenges: Maximizing Benefits through Personal Injury Patients and Strategic Revenue Cycle Partnerships	N/A	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Navigating Healthcare Reimbursement Challenges: Maximizing Benefits through Personal Injury Patients and Strategic Revenue Cycle Partnerships AEU Content Area: N/A

Time	Title	AEU Content Area
8:45 am–10:15 am	Federal Regulatory and Legislative Update	Regulatory and Legal Issues	8:45 am–10:15 am Federal Regulatory and Legislative Update AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
8:45 am–10:15 am	Use Financial Projections and Rolling Budgets to Educate Your Stakeholders	Financial	8:45 am–10:15 am Use Financial Projections and Rolling Budgets to Educate Your Stakeholders AEU Content Area: Financial
8:45 am–10:15 am	Anatomy of a Deposition	Regulatory and Legal Issues	8:45 am–10:15 am Anatomy of a Deposition AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
8:45 am–10:15 am	Manage Human Resources Like a Pro	Human Resources	8:45 am–10:15 am Manage Human Resources Like a Pro AEU Content Area: Human Resources
8:45 am–10:15 am	Roundtable Discussion: Focus Studies	Quality Management	8:45 am–10:15 am Roundtable Discussion: Focus Studies AEU Content Area: Quality Management
8:45 am–10:15 am	Optimizing ASC Performance: Key Factors to Financial Success	N/A	8:45 am–10:15 am Optimizing ASC Performance: Key Factors to Financial Success AEU Content Area: N/A
11:40 am–12:40 pm	Employ Best Practices and Avoid Common Pitfalls in ASC Security	Regulatory and Legal Issues	11:40 am–12:40 pm Employ Best Practices and Avoid Common Pitfalls in ASC Security AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
11:40 am–12:40 pm	Total Joint Replacements in the ASC	Delivery of Patient Care	11:40 am–12:40 pm Total Joint Replacements in the ASC AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care
11:40 am–12:40 pm	Promoting Mental Health and Wellness for Staff in Your ASC	Human Resources	11:40 am–12:40 pm Promoting Mental Health and Wellness for Staff in Your ASC AEU Content Area: Human Resources
11:40 am–12:40 pm	Getting Buy-In to Your ASC’s Strategic Plan	Regulatory and Legal Issues	11:40 am–12:40 pm Getting Buy-In to Your ASC’s Strategic Plan AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
11:40 am–12:40 pm	Roundtable Discussion: Root Cause Analysis	Quality Management	11:40 am–12:40 pm Roundtable Discussion: Root Cause Analysis AEU Content Area: Quality Management
11:40 am–12:40 pm	The Perfect Privileging Process To Increase Revenue	N/A	11:40 am–12:40 pm The Perfect Privileging Process To Increase Revenue AEU Content Area: N/A
2:10 pm–3:25 pm	Best Practices for Achieving Safe, High-Quality Care	Quality Management	2:10 pm–3:25 pm Best Practices for Achieving Safe, High-Quality Care AEU Content Area: Quality Management
2:10 pm–3:25 pm	The Importance of Understanding the CMS Reimbursement System for ASCs	Financial	2:10 pm–3:25 pm The Importance of Understanding the CMS Reimbursement System for ASCs AEU Content Area: Financial
2:10 pm–3:25 pm	Improving Your Bottom Line? Anesthesia Models Are the Answer	Regulatory and Legal Issues	2:10 pm–3:25 pm Improving Your Bottom Line? Anesthesia Models Are the Answer AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
2:10 pm–3:25 pm	Managing the Business of an ASC: How to Grow EBITDA and Increase Profitability	Financial	2:10 pm–3:25 pm Managing the Business of an ASC: How to Grow EBITDA and Increase Profitability AEU Content Area: Financial
2:10 pm–3:25 pm	Roundtable Discussion: Understanding How Your ICRA Affects Your Infection Control Plan	Regulatory and Legal Issues	2:10 pm–3:25 pm Roundtable Discussion: Understanding How Your ICRA Affects Your Infection Control Plan AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
2:10 pm–3:25 pm	How to Prepare for and Navigate Board-Level Conversations	N/A	2:10 pm–3:25 pm How to Prepare for and Navigate Board-Level Conversations AEU Content Area: N/A
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Staying Relevant, Preparing for the Future after 10 Years in Business	Financial	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Staying Relevant, Preparing for the Future after 10 Years in Business AEU Content Area: Financial
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Recruitment, Retention and Contracting Strategies for Getting Anesthesia Services in Your ASC	Delivery of Patient Care	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Recruitment, Retention and Contracting Strategies for Getting Anesthesia Services in Your ASC AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Are You Ready for Your Next Survey?	Regulatory and Legal Issues	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Are You Ready for Your Next Survey? AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	The Dynamics of a Medical Director and ASC Leadership	Human Resources	3:45 pm–5:00 pm The Dynamics of a Medical Director and ASC Leadership AEU Content Area: Human Resources
3:45 pm–5:00 pm	Roundtable Discussion: Specialty Networking	Delivery of Patient Care	3:45 pm–5:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: Specialty Networking AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care

Time	Title	AEU Content Area
8:30 am–9:45 am	Build a Wholistic Infection Prevention Program	Delivery of Patient Care	8:30 am–9:45 am Build a Wholistic Infection Prevention Program AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care
8:30 am–9:45 am	DEA Compliance & Opioid Management in Your ASC	Regulatory and Legal Issues	8:30 am–9:45 am DEA Compliance & Opioid Management in Your ASC AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
8:30 am–9:45 am	Adult Outpatient Anesthesia: Recent Guidelines and Possible Impacts on Patient Care	Delivery of Patient Care	8:30 am–9:45 am Adult Outpatient Anesthesia: Recent Guidelines and Possible Impacts on Patient Care AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care
10:00 am–11:00 am	Managing Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Inside Your Surgery Center	Regulatory and Legal Issues	10:00 am–11:00 am Managing Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Inside Your Surgery Center AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues
10:00 am–11:00 am	Tips and Tricks to Supply Chain Management	Financial	10:00 am–11:00 am Tips and Tricks to Supply Chain Management AEU Content Area: Financial
10:00 am–11:00 am	Managing Diverse Personalities and Difficult Agendas with Your ASC’s Governing Board	Regulatory and Legal Issues	10:00 am–11:00 am Managing Diverse Personalities and Difficult Agendas with Your ASC’s Governing Board AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues

Speaker List

_{Please Note: Faculty subject to change without notice}

Stephen Abresch

Advertisement

Powered by Higher Logic