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AGENDA
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
7:30 pm – MASA VENDOR MEMBER-ONLY RECEPTION WITH BOARD (Vienna)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
8:00 am – Noon Vendor Move-in (Matterhorn)
9:00 am – 8:00 pm Registrant check-in – Conference Center/Matterhorn
10:30 am – noon
Breakout Session 1
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – Business Operations and Clinical Operations:
Working Together for a Common Goal – Nyleen Flores, Lake Oconee Orthopedics (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – Drug Diversion Prevention in Your ASC – Alex Yampolsky, Medserv (CASC 1.5 Quality Management) (AORN 1.5)
Billing/Coding (Arlberg 1 & 3) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Update – Leah Moore, BCBS (AAPC 1.5 Core A)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2)–Hidden Refunds: How Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Centers Can Recover Overpaid Sales & Use Taxes -Kevin Cincinatus & Kyle Lewis, Agile Consulting Group
Noon – 1:30 pm Exhibit Fair & Strolling Lunch with exhibitors – Matterhorn
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Breakout Session 2
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – 10 Clinical & Financial Benchmarks to Track – Chris Finelli, HST (CASC 1.5 Financial)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – CMS and Accreditation Survey Update – Findings & Trends – John Goehl, Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, LLC (CASC Quality Management) (AORN 1.5)
Billing/Coding (Arlberg 1 & 3)– Medicare Rejections, Denials, and Medical Review Programs – Mary Muchow, WPS (AAPC 1.5 Core A)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Recycling in the ASC – Erin Hoyle, Cardinal Health Sustainable Technologies
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Breakout Session 3
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – AAAHC – Implementing effective processes to meet AAAHC Standards – Nyleen Flores, Lake Oconee Orthopedics (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – The Trifecta of Infection Prevention: Identify Risks, Monitor Performance, Implement Change – Sandra Jones, Ambulatory Services Compliance Consultants (CASC 1.5 Delivery of Patient Care) (AORN 1.5)
Billing/Coding (Arlberg 1 & 3) – How to Incorporate AI into your ASC – Chris Finelli, HST (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CANPC,CASCC, CPCO, CPMA)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Envi Supply Chain Solution – Coming Soon + Tips & Tricks – Beth Chan, Cliff Parker
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Dinner and Exhibitor Showcase – Matterhorn
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm After Glow Party
Amazing Race 2.0 & Halloween 2.0 – Wear Your Best Costume (Prizes for individuals & “group” costumes), Networking, Eat and Drink!!
Friday, October 24, 2025
7:30 am – 8:30 am Registrant breakfast and exhibits (Matterhorn)
8:30 am – 9:30 am Keynote – Bill Prentice, CEO, ASCA (CASC 1 Regulatory & Legal Issues) (AAPC 1 Core A) (AORN 1.0)
9:30 am – 9:45 am Exhibitor drawings, awards
10:00 am – 11:00 am – Exhibitor Breakdown
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Breakout Session 4
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – Navigating Difficult Conversations – Effectively communicating throughout your ASC – Nyleen Flores, Lake Oconee Orthopedics (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – Data Benchmarking: Using MVC Claims Data to Drive Value-Based Care Improvements – Dr. Hari Nathan, MD, Jana Stewart, MPH – Michigan Value Collaborative (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AORN 1.5)
Billing (Arlberg 1) – Improving Patient Collections – Kayla Hasler, HST (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AAPC 1.5 Core A)
Coding (Arlberg 3) – Powering the ASC Revenue Cycle – Ann Marie Thom, SIS (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CANPC, CASCC, CPCO, CPMA)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Transform Your ASC Supply Chain with Value Analysis – Robert Mayhew, Simply Supply (CASC 1.5 Financial)
11:30 am – 11:45 am Break
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Breakout Session 5
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – Improving OR Utilization – Kayla Hasler, HST (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – Developing and Maintaining a QAPI Program – John Goehle, Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, LLC (CASC 1.5 Delivery of Patient Care) (AORN 1.5)
Billing (Arlberg 1) – Chronic Condition Management: Better Outcomes through Partnership – Dr. Halsey, TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CPCO, CPMA)
Coding (Arlberg 3) – Implants, Drugs and Supplies: Is Your ASC Leaving Money on the Table? – Gabriella DeSantis, SIS (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CANPC, CASCC, CPCO, CPMA)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Running A Successful Materials Management Program – Daren Smith, SIS (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch boxes to go
**ADDED PROGRAM (pick up lunch and go to Aurora Room)
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch & Learn (Aurora/Victor) Turning Conference Insights into Impactful Actions – Jessica Bush, Real Change RN Consulting (CASC 1 Quality Management)
Join us for an inspiring and practical Lunch & Learn session designed to help leaders translate the key takeaways from their education experience into meaningful actions within their teams and organizations. This session will provide strategies for prioritizing insights, setting actionable goals, and fostering collaboration to drive real change. Whether you attended the whole conference or want to stay ahead of industry trends, this is an opportunity to reflect, plan, and accelerate your leadership impact. Bring your ideas, your questions, and your appetite for growth!
