12/11/2024

CASA Members in Action

Ryan Pierini, CASA Legislative Advocate, Danielle DuVall, CST-FSEC Lead Endoscopy Technician, Senator Roger Niello, Katie Becze, RN BSN-FSEC Director

On November 14, 2024, Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) toured the Folsom Sierra Endoscopy Center. The visit was initiated after Senator Niello learned about the center’s achievement in receiving the CASA Award for ASC Excellence in September 2023 and expressed interest in seeing its operations firsthand.

The tour provided a valuable opportunity for the ASC to showcase how it serves the community by improving access to care, particularly in colon cancer prevention. Senator Niello, a local businessman, demonstrated strong engagement and interest in understanding the challenges ASCs face while delivering these critical services to the community.

R. Erick Pecha, MD- GMC President and Senator Roger Niello

Katie Becze, RN, Center Director, shared, "We appreciated the opportunity to discuss key issues with Senator Niello. This was a meaningful step toward fostering a collaborative relationship focused on investing in resources, education, and advocacy to enhance the ASC sector’s ability to meet our patients’ needs effectively."

We encourage all members to participate in similar opportunities to engage and educate elected officials about the vital impact ASCs have on their communities. With more than half of California’s legislative body entering office in 2023 or later, it is crucial to ensure our legislators are well-informed about the essential role ASCs play in California’s healthcare landscape.