Materials Management for ASCs

Now Available On Demand

Whether you are a materials manager, a surgical technician who performs the functions of a materials manager or an ASC administrator who wants to learn more about supply and inventory management, the Materials Management for ASCs virtual course is for you.

Join this course as it’s broadcast live over two half days in June or watch it on demand after the live event has concluded. You’ll leave with the resources needed to effectively and efficiently manage your ASC’s supply and service expenses.

Starting January 1, this program is included with 2025 membership. Learn more.

Pricing

Members $350
Nonmembers $400

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Agenda

Overview of the Materials Manager’s Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for sourcing products and services, purchasing goods, receiving products, stocking and inventory management, materials managers play a key role in managing an organization’s operating expenses. Get an overview of how a good materials manager impacts an ASC’s operations. Then, explore time management for a full-time versus part-time position, professional growth and industry opportunities.

AEU Content Area: Financial

Headshot of Kevin Rau Kevin Rau, BSOL Regional Supply Chain Officer Community Health Systems

Build on a Sustainable Foundation to Ensure Your Materials Management Operations Thrive

Do you overnight, borrow and even beg for supplies on a regular basis? Do you have an underlying sense of panic because you might have missed something and feel like you are in a constant state of reaction rather than control? Or, are you just looking for some tools to polish an already thriving supply chain program? The operational processes this session will cover can help you establish or enhance a sustainable foundation for an operationally successful materials management program.

AEU Content Area: Financial

Headshot of Jean Skora Jean Skora, BSBA Supply Chain Director NueHealth

Sourcing’s Role in Materials Management

Effective management of the expenses you incur purchasing supplies and services for your surgery center begins with sourcing. Look at best practices for sourcing everything from commodities to physician preference implants and find out how to uncover and maximize the value Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) provide. Also spend time discussing local and group agreements, including when and how to get the best value, and look at the pros and cons of various types of contracts. End this session with a real-world discussion of negotiations and ways of leveraging your strengths.

AEU Content Area: Financial

Headshot of Kevin Rau Kevin Rau, BSOL Regional Supply Chain Officer Community Health Systems

Supply Expense Management

Learn about high-level and hands-on approaches to effectively managing supply costs at an ASC. Begin by reviewing processes, including managing physician preferences, introducing new products, managing inventory, best practices in ordering and how to navigate risks. Then, look at managing supply costs in ways that allow an ASC to create comprehensive financial reports, properly budget and track case costs. The overarching goal is to operate proactively, not reactively.

AEU Content Area: Financial

Headshot of Brooke Simmons Brooke Simmons Director of Materials Management North Central Surgical Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Uptown

The Evolving Role of the ASC Materials Manager

Discuss the evolving role of materials managers within ASCs and how materials managers can prepare for greater demands and expectations as the market continues to evolve. Also explore how a materials manager can take a leadership role within an ASC and using a strategic approach in working with vendors and representatives, physicians and ASC staff. Pro-tips on time management, communication, and continued personal and professional development will be provided.

AEU Content Area: Financial

Headshot of Robert Mayhew Robert Mayhew, MBA, CMRP Director of Supply Chain Revo Health

Materials Management and Its Influence on the Financial Success of the ASC

Responsible for sourcing products and services, purchasing goods, receiving products, stocking and inventory management, materials managers play a key role in managing an organization’s operating expenses. Get an overview of how a good materials manager impacts an ASC’s operations. Then, explore time management for a full-time versus part-time position, professional growth and industry opportunities.

AEU Content Area: Financial

Headshot of Cristina Bentin Cristina Bentin, CMA, CPPM, COC, CCS-P President Coding Compliance Management
Headshot of W. Konner Weddige W. Konner Weddige, BBA Business Analyst Covenant High Plains Surgery Center

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Continuing Education

To receive credit, you must complete an evaluation for each session through the Education & Events Portal by December 31, 2025. You will use the same ID number listed on your registration confirmation email. If you have any questions regarding your customer ID, please contact registration@ascassociation.org.

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs): This program is approved for up to 6.25 units of AEU credit for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)® credential by BASC Provider #3272.
  • Nursing Contact Hours: This program is approved for up to 6.25 nursing contact hours per day by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #6949.

Disclosure

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Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Can’t attend? Someone from your facility can attend in your place. Substitutions can be made free of charge for your initial substitution and $55 for each additional. All requests must be made in writing and sent via email to the ASCA Meetings Department at registration@ascassociation.org.

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