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06/09/2025
Important June Deadlines
CASA ASC Excellence Award and CASC Certification Discount end June 30th
CASA Award for ASC Excellence
Application Deadline is June 30, 2025
CASA is encouraging all of our members to apply for the CASA Award for ASC Excellence. This is a great opportunity to have your ASC acknowledged by your peers and further let the public know about the service you provide.
So many of our CASA centers are providing outstanding services to their community, and we want to see you recognized. The application may seem daunting at first, but with a little preparation and organization, you will find it manageable. CASA has created a short video to help walk you through the process. If you have questions regarding the criteria and necessary components, you can always reach out to CASA Executive Director Beth LaBouyer.
All applications, including supporting documentation, must be received or postmarked no later than June 30, 2025.
The CASA Award for ASC Excellence acknowledges 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 criteria for the CASA Award for ASC Excellence is built around 5 pillar categories.
- Membership – Facility supports the ASC industry through active engagement in professional organizations.
- Advocacy – Facility drives ASC-related legislation at both the Federal and State levels through education, action and financial contributions.
- Quality Metrics – Facility drives transparency and clinical quality in the ASC through facility benchmarking and public reporting and superior performance of important metrics, including outcomes, pricing, and patient satisfaction.
- Education – Facility ensures clinical best practices, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance through ongoing patient, staff and physician education.
- Community Involvement – Facility is actively engaged in educating the public regarding the benefits of ASCs and demonstrating leadership in improving the general health of their community.
In addition to the CASA Award for ASC Excellence, the most outstanding center will be awarded the CASA ASC of the Year award.
The awards will be announced at the CASA Annual Conference, September 3-5, 2025. The conference will be located in San Diego at the Sheraton San Diego Resort.
How-to video on completing the Award for ASC Excellence application
ASC Excellence Award Criteria/Guidelines
ASC Excellence Award Application
CASA Hosting CASC Exam in September
BASC Offering Special Early Bird Discount for Exam
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.
The CASC credential is a mark of excellence for those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). It is held by a wide range of industry professionals, including administrators, medical directors, directors of nursing, and clinical staff.
We are pleased to announce that CASA will host an official CASC exam testing site immediately following the CASA Annual Conference in September. The exam will take place on:
📅 September 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📍 San Diego, CA
This is a prime opportunity for ASC professionals to earn this distinguished credential in a convenient and supportive setting. BASC is generously offering a special discount for those taking the exam at the CASA Conference this September. Exam participants who register for the September 5th exam site will receive an early bird discount of $100.00 if they register for the exam by June 30, 2025. Take advantage of this discount by registering at this link: CASA CASC Exam September 5, 2025, Early Bird Registration
Prepare with CASA’s Exclusive Preconference Session
To help candidates prepare, CASA is also offering an in-depth preconference session:
🔹 Mission Ready: Tactical Strategies for Administrators
📅 September 2–3, 2025 - CASA Preconference and Conference registration
Led by top industry experts, this immersive training session is designed to strengthen leadership skills and provide targeted preparation for the five key areas covered in the CASC exam. Whether you’re a seasoned ASC leader or an emerging administrator, this is your chance to refine your expertise and elevate your command of the field.
After the pre-conference, take advantage of the CASA Conference to build on any knowledge area. This is a fantastic opportunity.
Take the next step in your ASC leadership journey—prepare, apply, and certify with CASA this September!
For more details and to apply for the CASC exam, visit the CASC website today and take advantage of the CASA CASC Early Bird Registration.
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