About Us
The Kansas Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is a statewide, nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the industry in Kansas and, by extension, nationwide.
Governed by the integrity of its members, KAASC focuses on four major areas to promote the health and welfare of the ASCA industry:
Advocacy
* Lobbies for the industry at the State Legislature.
* Develops relationships with key lawmakers.
* Monitors legislation at the state and national levels.
* Conveys the industry’s message to regulatory agencies, state executive departments, and the congressional delegation.
* Advocates for insurance coverage and reasonable conditions of coverage by Medicare and private payers.
Education
* Conducts symposiums, conferences, and meetings to keep members current on clinical and administrative topics and trends that could impact the surgical practice.
* Maintains a website for the continuous flow of information.
* Presents articles and insights written by professionals for professionals.
Networking
* Liaisons with other national and local organizations concerned with our state’s healthcare delivery system.
* Provides opportunities for members to develop relationships at periodic membership meetings.
Media Relations
* Ensures that the ASCA story is represented in the media.