WEB CRAWL ASC RESOURCES Check out the web site links below.


Q1 BENCHMARKING DATA COLLECTION OPENS APRIL 1 The data collection period for the first quarter (Q1) of the 2017 ASCA Benchmarking Survey opens on April 1. This online clinical and operational benchmarking program allows you to compare your ASC’s clinical outcomes, staff indicators, billing performance and more with national, same-specialty and regional data submitted by other ASCs. ASCA members receive a $300 discount on the subscription fee. If your ASC has not yet registered for this year’s survey, sign up today. www.ascassociation.org/ ASCAbenchmarking


EARN CE CREDITS WITH ASCA’s REGULATORY TRAINING SERIES Looking for a convenient, low-cost way for staff at your ASC to earn continuing education (CE) credits this year? ASCA’s Regulatory Training Series offers 24 courses designed to help ASCs train staff, orient new employees and achieve top outcomes without incurring travel expenses.


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new courses are available this year: “The Importance of Hand Hygiene Compliance,” “Latex Allergy” and “Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Influenza in Ambulatory Care.” The last two offer CE credits. www.ascassociation.org/


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SAVE BIG WITH ASCA’s WEBINAR ALL-ACCESS PASS ASCA has introduced an All-Access Pass for its 2017 webinar series. For one low price, you have access to both the live events and the recordings for all 18 webinars. Webinar topics include quality management, patient care, regulatory and legal issues, best business practices and more. The cost is $395 for ASCA members—a savings of $1,405—and includes CE credits. www.ascassociation.org/webinars


GET READY FOR ASCA 2017 ON ASCA CONNECT If you are joining us in May for ASCA 2017, you can begin preparing through ASCA Connect. Log in today to start conversations with your colleagues, ask speakers about their presentations or schedule meetings in Washington, DC. www.ascaconnect.org


As an active member of ASCA, you know first-hand the value of membership. Help us share what you already know about the many benefits of ASCA membership with your colleagues.


ASCA will reward you with a $25 gift card for each ASC you refer to ASCA that becomes a member.


For every ASC that you refer to ASCA that becomes a member you will receive a $25 gift card from ASCA. All we need from you is a name of a person we can contact at the ASC, the ASC’s name and the contact person’s email address.


Visit the ASCA Recruitment Page for official rules and details at www.ascassociation.org/getamember.


Don’t miss out on this opportunity! This campaign ends SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017


ASCA’S MEMBER REFERRAL REWARD PROGRAM Earn a $25 Gift Card


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