Important Dates in October

October 1, 2023

Make sure to mark your calendar:

Sunday, October 1

• Data submission opens for the third quarter (Q3) of ASCA’s 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey. (Not yet subscribed to the 2023 survey? Purchase your subscription today)

Friday, October 6

• ASCA Board President Mandy Hawkins and ASCA Assistant Director of Government Affairs Stephen Abresch will lead the “National Update: 2024 Proposed Rule/ASC Quality Reporting” session at 8:50 am ET at the 2023 NYSAASC Annual Conference, October 4­–6 in Albany, NY
• ASCA Director of Government Affairs & Regulatory Counsel Kara Newbury will present the “ASCA Federal Update” at 8:00 am CT at the WISCA 2023 Leadership Summit, October 5–6 in Green Bay, WI

Friday, October 13

• ASCA Director of Government Affairs & Regulatory Counsel Kara Newbury will provide the “ASCA National Update” at 8:30 am ET at the MASA 2023 Education Day, October 12–13 in Mt. Pleasant, MI

Tuesday, October 17

• ASCA webinar Business Offices Mistakes: How to Spot, Avoid, Correct and Prevent Them at 1:00 pm ET (included in the 2023 Webinar All-Access Pass)

Monday, October 30

• ASCA CEO Bill Prentice will provide the “ASCA Federal Update” at 10:15 am ET at the PASA 2023 Annual Meeting & Educational Conference, October 29–30 in Camp Hill, PA

Tuesday, October 31

• Deadline to submit Q3 data for ASCA’s 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey

Month of October

• Complete the brief interest form if you are interested in participating in next year's National Advocacy Day, taking place February 26–28, 2024
• As you plan your 2024 budget, consider: 
  • purchasing reports from ASCA’s 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey to ensure your facility stays competitive through the new year
  • purchasing the 2023 Virtual Course Bundle for access to all three virtual courses for the price of two!
  • using the ASCA Career Center to attract and hire top talent
• Make sure your facility is prepared when OAS CAHPS becomes mandatory in 2025 by checking out Press Ganey’s ASCA member OAS CAHPS resources (ASCA members receive a discount on Press Ganey’s OAS CAHPS survey)
• Renew your ASCA membership to retain vital member benefits through the coming year. (Not yet an ASCA member? Join today!

Coming Soon

• Medicare’s 2024 final payment rule is scheduled for release in November