Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society - Austin, Texas

9:00 am – 9:45 a.m. Welcome & Keynote
Dr. Chuck Peck, President & CEO of Health Inventures
Dr. Peck is a Board certified internist and rheumatologist by training has spoken at numerous events about the future of the ASC industry. He will give his outlook for the industry.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Stem Cells in the ASC Setting
Jonathan Schwartz, Vice President of Intellicell Biosciences
Numerous doctors, companies and researchers are studying the use of adipose stem cells for applications that include the treatment of arthritis and numerous orthopedic injuries such as knees, elbows and shoulders, wound healing, back pain, congestive heart failure, gum recession and fat augmentation for breast, buttock and face, as well as other disease states.

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. DSHS Licensing Update
Larrie Collier, Patrick Waldron, & Randy Moten, DSHS Patient Quality Care Unit
Three members of DSHS's Patient Quality Care Unit will discuss common licensing issues and answer your questions.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Working Lunch & ASC Grassroots: How You Can Make a Difference
Jaime Capelo, TASCS Lobbyist
Jaime Capelo will analyze the Texas legislative and regulatory landscape. In addition, he will discuss ways that the ASC industry can make a difference in the political process.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Reimbursement Payor Disputes
Stuart Miller, Partner at Strasburger & Price
ASCs have witnessed a number of reimbursement payor disputes in the court system. Stuart Miller will discuss tactics that commercial plans are using to reduce reimbursement and give an update on what ASCs are doing to get their proper payments.

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Washington & Medicare Update
Kara Marshall & Steve Miller of the ASC Association
A number of issues are impacting ASCs in Washington, including Medicare quality reporting and Medicare’s ASC payment rates. Kara Marshall and Steve Miller will provide an update.

November 10-11, 2011 - San Antonio Riverwalk Westin

This year's annual conference will be the largest ASC conference in the Southwest. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the latest policy and industry developments that are impacting ASCs. Some of the topics include:

• State of the Industry address by Bill Prentice of the ASC Association
• The latest in-network and out-of-network commercial insurance issues
• Medicare and ASCs
• Quality reporting for ASCs
• Infection control training
• ASC transactions
• And much more

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Summer Summit - Houston
Tuesday, August 16

Houston Four Seasons
1300 Lamar Street | Houston 77010

Thank You to Our Sponsors
   

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The Future of ASCs from a Medicare & Congressional Prospective
Steve Miller of the ASC Association will give us an overview of what ASCs should expect from Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the upcoming months.

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Accountable Care Organizations & ASCs
Jon Friesen of Physicians Accountable Care of America will take a look at what ACOs mean for ASCs.

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
The Latest Legal Issues in the ASC Setting
Brad Adatto of SettlePou will discuss the latest legal issues that are impacting Texas ASCs.

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Direct Contracts: Self-Funded Plans & ASCs
A number of companies with self-insured health plans have started direct contracting with ASCs and hospitals for the purpose of utilizing higher-quality surgeries and procedures at a lower price. Ken Erickson of the National Surgery Network will take a look at this new model.

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Working Lunch & The Future of Independent Facilities & Physicians
While integration and ACOs have dominated the news, a number of ASCs and physicians are choosing to remain independent. Dan Jones of Nueterra Health Alliance will take a look at strategies that independent ASCs and physicians will utilize in the future.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
State Policy Update
With a busy 2011 Texas Legislature behind us, Jaime Capelo of the Texas ASC Society will take a look at the legislative and regulatory items that will have an impact on your ASC in the coming months.

This program is approved for 6.0 hours of AEU credit by BASCS Provider # 6229 (CASC credit).

Summer Summit - Dallas
Thursday, August 25

Dallas Westin Park Central
12720 Merit Drive| Dallas 75251

Thank You to Our Sponsors
   

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The Future of ASCs from a Medicare & Congressional Prospective
Steve Miller of the ASC Association will give us an overview of what ASCs should expect from Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the upcoming months.

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Accountable Care Organizations & ASCs
Jon Friesen of Physicians Accountable Care of America will take a look at what ACOs mean for ASCs.

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
The Latest Legal Issues in the ASC Setting
Raymund King of The Law Offices of Raymund C. King will discuss the latest legal issues that are impacting Texas ASCs.

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Direct Contracts: Self-Funded Plans & ASCs
A number of companies with self-insured health plans have started direct contracting with ASCs and hospitals for the purpose of utilizing higher-quality surgeries and procedures at a lower price. Ken Erickson of the National Surgery Network will take a look at this new model.

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Working Lunch & The Future of Independent Facilities & Physicians
While integration and ACOs have dominated the news, a number of ASCs and physicians are choosing to remain independent. Dan Jones of Nueterra Health Alliance will take a look at strategies that independent ASCs and physicians will utilize in the future.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
State Policy Update
With a busy 2011 Texas Legislature behind us, Jaime Capelo of the Texas ASC Society will take a look at the legislative and regulatory items that will have an impact on your ASC in the coming months.

This program is approved for 6.0 hours of AEU credit by BASCS Provider # 6229 (CASC credit).

Four Seasons Hotel Houston
1300 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010
800-734-4114
Rate $195 for 8/15
Cut-off date 8/1
* Ask for the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society discount

The Westin Park Central
12720 Merit Drive
DALLAS, TX 75251
Phone: 972-385-3000
Rate $149 for 8/24
Cut-off date 8/3
* Ask for the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society discount