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ARIZONA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATION
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 371523509 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · arizonaasc.org
revenue
$146K
expenses
$152K
net assets
$93K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE EDUCATION SUPPORTING QUALITY PATIENT CARE OVERSEEN BY HEALTHCARE WORKERS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO MANAGE THE ASSOCIATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (AASCA) is a membership organization that supports and advocates for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across Arizona. It provides education, regulatory support, and networking opportunities to its members, aiming to promote excellence in surgical care and represent ASC interests at state and national levels.

named programs · 7 · from sources

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.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Healthcare Professional Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy and Policy Representation
      Engages in state and federal advocacy by representing ambulatory surgery centers before legislative and regulatory bodies, including the Arizona Legislature, U.S. Legislature, AzDHS, and CMS. This includes monitoring proposed legislation and regulatory changes, providing policy feedback, and engaging with state legislators and regulatory agencies to represent ASC interests.
    • Conduct state and federal advocacy for ASCs
      Represents 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.
  • Nursing and Industry Certification Programs 2 activities
    • Continuing Education Credit Provision
      Offers programs approved by BASC Provider #1217 and provides CNE Credits through the Colorado Nurses Association for its educational offerings.
    • Provide continuing education credits and approved training programs
      Offers continuing education programming approved by BASC (Provider #1217) and provides CNE credits through the Colorado Nurses Association, supporting professional development for ASC staff.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 2 activities
    • Deliver educational webinars and workshops
      Hosts 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.
    • Educational Programming and Annual Conference
      Develops and delivers educational programming, including bi-monthly webinars, workshops, and an annual conference for ambulatory surgery center leaders, clinical teams, and industry partners. The annual conference supports education, networking, and collaboration, featuring speaker sessions, exhibits, attendee workshops, and direct engagement between exhibitors and 100–120 ASC leaders.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Member Communication and Engagement
      Produces newsletters, digital updates, event messaging, and member resources to communicate with AASCA members. The organization also engages in outreach and relationship-building to welcome new members, support current members, and strengthen connections within the Arizona ASC community.
    • Produce member communications and resources
      Develops and distributes newsletters, digital updates, event messaging, and other member resources to support communication with AASCA members.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Host annual conference for ambulatory surgery center professionals
      Organizes 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.
    • Support ASC community engagement and membership outreach
      Engages in outreach and relationship-building to welcome new members, support current members, and strengthen connections within the Arizona ambulatory surgery center community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants——
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Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$152K
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balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash—
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Net assets$93K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +160.9%
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.