activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 3
- Deliver educational webinars and workshops Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesHosts free bi-monthly webinars and educational workshops on topics relevant to ambulatory surgery center operations, including ERAS strategies for improving care standardization and same-day discharge. Programming is developed and delivered as part of ongoing educational offerings.
- Host annual conference for ambulatory surgery center professionals Medical Conference & Symposium HostingOrganizes an annual conference that brings together ambulatory surgery center leaders, clinical teams, and industry partners for education, networking, and collaboration. Includes speaker sessions, workshops, exhibits, and themed receptions with 100–120 attendees.
- Produce member communications and resources Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionDevelops and distributes newsletters, digital updates, event messaging, and other member resources to support communication with AASCA members.
advocacy · 1
- Conduct state and federal advocacy for ASCs Healthcare Professional AdvocacyRepresents ambulatory surgery centers before legislative and regulatory bodies including the Arizona Legislature, U.S. Congress, AzDHS, and CMS. Monitors proposed legislation and regulatory changes, provides policy feedback, and advocates for ASC interests.
capacity building · 2
- Provide continuing education credits and approved training programsOffers continuing education programming approved by BASC (Provider #1217) and provides CNE credits through the Colorado Nurses Association, supporting professional development for ASC staff.
- Support ASC community engagement and membership outreach Member Engagement & Ambassador ProgramsEngages in outreach and relationship-building to welcome new members, support current members, and strengthen connections within the Arizona ambulatory surgery center community.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community Building and Information Exchange professional_community_buildingThe organization fosters a professional community among ambulatory surgery center staff and leaders through peer networking, site visits, online forums, and leadership development. It also facilitates information exchange to address common operational and regulatory challenges, providing resources and networking opportunities to strengthen the ASC sector.
- Industry Promotion and Public Education industry_promotionThe organization educates the public and medical communities about the value provided by Ambulatory Surgery Centers. It also provides a platform for vendors to showcase products and services and creates networking opportunities for exhibitors to connect with key ASC leaders, thereby promoting the industry and its offerings.
- Professional Education and Development professional_educationThe organization develops and delivers educational programming for clinical, operational, and administrative professionals within ambulatory surgery centers. This education is designed to support compliance, improve performance, facilitate adaptation to industry changes, and address real-world operational challenges, ultimately promoting acceptable standards of care and outcome benchmarks.
- Regulatory Compliance Support regulatory_supportThe organization provides resources and support to ambulatory surgery centers to help them meet state and federal regulatory requirements and promote compliance with programs like the Medicare Ambulatory Surgery Center Quality Reporting Program.
- Unified Advocacy and Policy Influence unified_advocacyThe organization acts as a unified voice for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in state and national healthcare policy discussions, engaging in legislative and regulatory advocacy to inform policymakers about the value of ASCs and to promote appropriate changes to laws and regulations. This approach aims to support and protect ASCs and ensure their continued positive impact on patient access, quality, and cost.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Advocacy Committee
Works with state legislators, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to protect and advance the interests of Arizona ASCs, monitoring legislation and providing feedback on policies.
Annual Conference & Exhibits
Arizona’s premier gathering for ambulatory surgery centers, connecting ASC leaders, clinical teams, and industry partners for education, networking, and collaboration.
AzASC Essentials Webinars
Free bi-monthly webinars providing practical education for running ASCs.
Education Committee
Develops timely, high-quality educational programming for ASC clinical and administrative professionals, including webinars, workshops, and an annual conference.
Member Communications Committee
Manages how AASCA shares information with its members, including newsletters, digital updates, event messaging, and member resources.
Membership Committee
Focuses on welcoming new members, engaging current members, and strengthening relationships within the ASC community to grow and retain membership.
Regulatory Support
Provides resources such as Article 9 Crosswalks, regulatory change summaries, survey readiness tools, emergency preparedness tools, and infection control resources.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- APEX Water and Process Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, providing water and process management services to ASCs.
- ASCA Partner — Funds up to two board members to attend the ASCA annual meeting, with additional funding for other board members or center representatives if available.
- Agile Consulting Group Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, providing sales and use tax consulting services.
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Represents ambulatory surgery centers before AzDHS.
- Arizona Legislature Government — Represents ambulatory surgery centers before the Arizona Legislature.
- BASC Provider #1217 Partner — Program is approved by BASC Provider #1217
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Government — Represents ambulatory surgery centers before CMS.
- Colorado Nurses Association Partner — Provides CNE Credits through the Colorado Nurses Association
- Elite Commercial Cleaning Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, specializing in commercial cleaning for Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Medical Offices.
- Ganim DRE Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, supplying new and refurbished medical equipment.
- MasterCorp Commercial Services Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, providing commercial cleaning services.
- MedServe Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, providing medication management systems for ASCs and outpatient facilities.
- North Valley Surgery Center Partner — Organization represented by the chair of the Membership Committee, indicating engagement in membership outreach and community building.
- Platinum Partners Partner — Organizations that support AASCA through partnership and sponsorship, including at events and programs.
- Seattle Technology Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, offering refurbished and new medical equipment.
- Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Partner — Venue partner for the annual conference and exhibits.
- Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa Partner — Host venue for the annual conference.
- Simply Supply Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, empowering independent surgery centers and physician groups with strategic cost savings and supply chain management.
- Sovereign Healthcare Partner — Organization represented by co-chairs of the Education Committee, indicating active participation in educational programming development.
- SpectraCorp Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, offering Over-the-Phone and Video Remote Interpreting services, document translation, and bilingual proficiency testing.
- Surgery Stuff Partner — Listed as a Platinum partner, providing OR surgical implants and disposables and helping recover value from surplus inventory.
- Surglogs Partner — Organization represented by a member of the Education Committee, indicating involvement in educational content development.
- US Legislature Government — Represents ambulatory surgery centers before the U.S. Legislature.
- USPI Partner — Organization represented by a committee chair; indicates collaborative involvement in advocacy efforts.