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The Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society's (TASCS) annual conference brings together more than 125 ambulatory surgery center attendees and vendors each year. This is the premier conference dedicated to the Texas ASC industry!

The meeting features opportunities to earn continuing education credits, learn best practices from colleagues & experts, get up-to-date info on accreditation & regulations, and network with leaders from across Texas.

REGISTRATION

New Administrators Workshop: Monday, June 23, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Join a day early and learn with administrators who are new to the role for high-level overview of important topics such as regulatory, accreditation, financials, recruiting, leadership, and more! You'll join a personalized class catered to your needs as a new administrator and meet with TASCS board members for roundtable discussions.

Cost: $150 

General Registration: Tuesday, June 23 – Wednesday June 24
TASCS members get up to three complimentary attendees per center and discounted exhibit pricing
• 3 Free Registrations for 2+ Operating Rooms (Additional registrants per center are $350/person)
• 2 Free Registrations for 1 Operating Room (Additional registrants per center are $350/person)
• Non-TASCS Members pay $500/person

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be refunded 100% until Friday, June 6, 2025. After that, no refunds will be issued.

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HOTEL

Omni Las Colinas Hotel (221 Las Colinas Blvd E, Irving, TX 75039)

Special Guest Room Rate $269
Please note that there is a one-night deposit due at time of booking and a 72-hour cancellation policy
Cut-Off Date: 05/23/2025

Book online here

AGENDA & SCHEDULE

Monday, June 23, 2025 - Pre-Conference Workshop – New Administrators
*Please note this workshop is ONLY for those who have registered for it in ADDITION to the general conference. 

1:00pm – 2:00pm           Credentialing 101
                                       Speaker: Amanda Penrod, PhD                                   

2:00pm – 2:45pm           Breaking Down Costs and Profitability in an ASC                    
                                       Speaker: Mike Orseno

2:45pm – 3:15pm           What is a KPI?
                                       Speaker: Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN, CAIP

3:15pm – 3:45pm           Break

3:45pm – 4:45pm          Accreditation – Where to Start
                                       Panel Speakers: AAAHC, TJC, AAAA, Quad A, ACHC                             

4:45pm – 5:30pm           Resources That Work – Examples of Tips and Tricks to Help You Succeed   
                                       Panel Speakers: Akshay Tavkar, James McClung, Adam Hornback, Chris Kralik, Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene, Susan Cheek,

5:30pm – 6:30pm           Reception and Networking

 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – Main Conference

7:30am – 8:00am           Breakfast

8:00am – 9:00am           Regulatory Updates Panel                                          

9:00am – 10:00am        Real Life Anesthesia Challenges in ASCs
                                      Panel Speakers: Maggie Jeffries, MD, Ryan Vaugn,
                                      Moderated by:  Susan Cheek

10:00am – 10:30am      Break with Exhibitors

10:30am – 11:30am      How Accreditation Helps Your Center
                                      Panel Speakers: Thomas Terranova, JD MA MBA (Quad A), Rommie Johnson (ACHC), Deborah Edelman  (AAAHC),
                                      Michelle Coalson, MBA, MSN, RN, HACP, CPHQ(DNV Healthcare) &  (Joint Commission)
                                      Vicki V. Schultz, RN, CASC, President, Texas Health Women’s Specialty Surgery Center Dallas
                                      Moderated by: Chris Kralik

11:30am – 12:30pm      Where to Start When Considering  Bringing In New Procedures 
                                      Panel Speakers: Dr Aggawarla

12:30pm – 1:30pm        Lunch & Awards Presentations

1:30pm – 2:30pm           Intentional Leadership – How It Helps With EVERYTHING
                                       Panel Speakers: Amanda Penrod, Tansie Stewart, Landon Welch

2:30pm – 3:30pm           Legislative Updates and What It Means for the ASC Industry –
                                       An Interesting Outlook
                                       Panel Speakers: Eric Woomer and Courtney Williamson

3:30pm – 4:00pm          Break with Exhibitors

4:00pm -5:00pm             Legal Case Review
                                       Speaker: Richard Bays, JD

5:00pm – 5:30pm           Reception with Exhibitors

5:30pm – 6:30pm           PAC Reception

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

7:30am – 8:00am           Breakfast

8:00am – 9:00am           ASC Financial Health
                                       Panel Speakers: Rick Ngo, MD, Alisha Rabel,
                                       Moderated by: Jill Thrasher

9:00am – 10:00am        Tariffs & Supply Chain Issues – What to Know and How To Prepare 
                                       Panel Speakers:
                                       Moderated by: Adam Hornback

10:00am – 10:30am      Break with Exhibitors

10:30am – 11:30am      Reporting Compliance – How to Beat Reporting Fatigue with Automation
                                      Panel Speakers: 

11:30am – 12:30pm     Infection Control  - & CAIP
                                     Panel Speakers: James McClung, Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN, CAIPCAIP, Lisa Flinn, CAIP

12:30pm                        Adjourn

Continuing Education Information

CE details coming soon! 

AWARDS

Award nominations are now OPEN! Please submit your nomination online for the following categories:

• Industry Partner of the Year Award
• ASC Patient Advocate Award
• Rising Star Award
• ASC Innovations Award

THANK YOU 2025 ANNUAL SPONSORS & Exhibitors