WIEBEL: I have found that legislators and representatives
of government
agencies are very interested in un- derstanding the ASC community and how what we do is a viable and es- sential component of our health care delivery system. In particular, they have come to know that we pride ourselves on lean management and processes and that we have much to offer Iowans and the health care sys- tem as a cost-effective alternative in a patient-centered environment. This has been my first advocacy ex-
perience. I have come to realize that our local efforts reverberate across the state line, making a difference one organiza- tion at a time. We are fortunate to have multiple IAASC members who are ac- tive at both the state and national levels
I have come to realize our local efforts reverberate across the state line, making a difference one organization at a time.”
—Meg Wiebel
in these efforts. The IAASC is a well- organized group. We banded together just six years ago, in part to prepare and position ourselves as advocates of our industry. We have worked very closely with the staff at ASCA and are grate- ful for this affiliation. ASCA’s expertise and support have been an invaluable component of our success to date.
ASCA: What is the most important thing an ASC can do to ensure a strong future for the industry?
WIEBEL: Our legislative efforts on be- half of ASCs in Iowa will continue, as will our efforts to communicate our value. We are in the midst of health care reform and do not yet know where ASCs will fall in the health care deliv- ery system. It is more important than ever to continue our work in improved access to care, superior outcomes and optimal patient experiences so that our industry remains as successful as it has been already for years to come.
ASCA’s Kara Newbury interviewed Meg Wiebel.
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