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ASCA NEWS


Register Today for ASCA 2015 Registration is open for ASCA 2015, ASCA’s annual meeting at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, May 13–16, 2015.


Attend the meeting to learn about and discuss the most talked about topics in ASC practice and man- agement and find out how to tackle the biggest challenges facing ASC owners, administrators, physicians and staff. Network with your peers, exchange best practices and discuss marketplace trends that could have immediate and long-term implica- tions for your center. Visit the ASCA 2015 web site at


www.ascassociation.org/ASCA2015 for a detailed schedule, faculty list, event list, continuing education information and resources for exhib-


itors and sponsors. Registration dis- counts are available through April 3. ASCA facility members who send more than one employee can enjoy additional savings. Book your hotel reservation online by clicking on the Hotel & Travel page of the ASCA 2015 web site.


Attend ASCA’s Webinars on DEA Regulations and Supplier Contracting ASCA will offer two webinars this month, “The New DEA Disposal Reg- ulations: What You Need to Know” on Tuesday, February 10, and “Supplier Contracting Best Practices” on Tues- day, February 24. Both webinars begin at 1:00 p.m. ET. During the first webinar, Charlotte A. Smith, senior regulatory adviser of pharmacology services at WM Healthcare Solutions Inc. of Hous-


BY JOE HORNIG


ton, Texas, will examine the changes published in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Final Rule for the Disposal of Controlled Sub- stances. While the rule was primar- ily aimed at consumer drug disposal issues, changes in disposal require- ments for registrants will also impact ASCs. The webinar will cover all of the changes that might impact your practice, including the new definition of “non-retrievable.” The second webinar will focus on best practices related to supplier contracting, including simplifying complex terms, sourcing strategy, negotiation strategy and common questions. Register online at www.ascassociation.org/Webinars. ASCA members can register for the entire 2015 Webinar Series at once and save an additional 10 percent on the total price.


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