Important Dates in October

October 1, 2026

Make sure to mark your calendar for:

Thursday, October 1

• Data submission opens for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 ASCA Benchmarking

Friday, October 2

• Deadline to participate in ASCA’s latest 60-Second Survey, which is focused on anesthesia providers

Monday, October 5

• ASCA’s latest virtual course, “Management Essentials for ASC Administrators,” becomes available on demand (included in ASCA membership)
• ASCA Director of Government Affairs Stephen Abresch will present during the session “From the Hill to the O.R. - What You Need to Know as an Administrator” at 9:45 a.m. ET at the 2026 PASA Annual Meeting & Educational Conference, October 4-5 in Lancaster, PA

Thursday, October 8

• ASCA CEO Bill Prentice will lead the “Federal Update” session at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Atlantic States ASC Conference & Trade Show, October 8-9 in Cary, NC
• ASCA Director of Government Affairs Stephen Abresch will lead the “Federal Update” session at 3:15 p.m. CT at the Midwest ASC Annual Conference, October 8-9 in Kansas City, MO

Thursday, October 15

• ASCA CEO Bill Prentice and Board President Todd Currier will present the session “The Forces Shaping Healthcare: A Candid Conversation with ASCA Leadership” at 9:30 a.m. PT at the 2026 OASCA Annual Education Conference and Trade Show, October 15-16 in Wilsonville, OR

Tuesday, October 20

• ASCA webinar “Infection Prevention Surveillance and Investigation in the ASC” at 1:00 p.m. ET (included in ASCA membership and the 2026 Webinar All-Access Pass)

Friday, October 23

• ASCA Senior Director of Clinical Affairs Gina Throneberry will present the session “Quality Measure Reporting for ASCs” at 9:00 a.m. ET at the 2026 New England ASC Conference in Dedham, MA
• ASCA Chief Advocacy Officer Kara Newbury will present the keynote session at 8:30 a.m. ET at the MASA Education Day 2026 conference, October 21-23 in Acme, MI

Saturday, October 31

• Deadline to submit Q3 data for 2026 ASCA Benchmarking

Month of October

• Register now to get the early bird discount for the ASCA 2027 Conference & Expo, taking place March 31-April 3 in Orlando, FL
• Listen to the latest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast to hear a wide-ranging discussion with ASCA Board President Todd Currier about his aspirations for ASCA, his presidency and the ASC community

Coming Soon

• ASCA’s 2027 membership renewal cycle opens this month. Plan to renew your membership or join ASCA to access a variety of vital benefits, including virtual education and ASCA Benchmarking
• Medicare’s 2027 final payment rule is scheduled for release in November