Important Dates in October

October 1, 2020

What's happening this month:

Thursday, October 1

• Data collection opens for the third quarter (Q3) of ASCA’s 2020 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey

Monday, October 5

• Deadline to submit comment letters regarding Medicare’s 2021 proposed ASC payment rule. ASCA members can use these sample comment letters created by ASCA staff

Tuesday, October 6

• ASCA webinar What Do I Have to Complete…and When? at 1:00 pm ET (included in the 2020 Webinar All-Access Pass)

Tuesday, October 20

• ASCA webinar Optimizing Profitability Through Engagement and Team Alignment at 1:00 pm ET (included in the 2020 Webinar All-Access Pass)

Tuesday, October 27

• ASCA webinar ASC Governance and Ownership Structure at 1:00 pm ET (included in the 2020 Webinar All-Access Pass)

Saturday, October 31

• Deadline to submit Q3 data for ASCA’s 2020 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey

Month of October

• Sign up for the ASCA 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo, available on demand all month
• As you plan your budget for 2021, consider:
  • purchasing the latest report from ASCA’s Salary & Benefits Survey to get help attracting and retaining the best employees
  • reading the new edition of Finance & Accounting for ASCs to brush up on the fundamental concepts you need to know to protect your ASC’s financial health
• Visit ASCA’s online COVID-19 Resource Center to get the latest updates, resources and guidance on how to navigate the ongoing pandemic
• Keep up with ASCA's Advancing Surgical Care Podcast episodes

Coming Soon

• Medicare's 2021 final rule is scheduled for release in November