Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy
WASCA provides ambulatory surgery industry representation and serves as the primary point of contact for issues related to the industry. As the only ASC trade association in Washington, WASCA is available to listen to its members’ concerns and address those concerns through the appropriate channels, including legislative and regulatory advocacy. WASCA represents the interests of ASCs before legislators, regulatory agencies, payors and other organizations on issues that affect the industry. Through its lobbying staff, WASCA champion laws and regulations that support the ambulatory surgery industry and challenge laws and regulations that threaten the industry.
Education
WASCA offers educational events on clinical, legal and operational issues relevant to the ambulatory surgery industry. Among other topics, these events address:
- Licensure, certification and accreditation
- Certificate of need
- Governance and medical staff
- Quality improvement and infection control
- Anesthesia, surgical services and recovery care
- Patient Rights
- Emergency preparedness
These events offer the opportunity to gain valuable continuing education credits and also provides a venue for learning from and collaborating with other ambulatory surgery colleagues. Members receive discounted registration fees for these educational events.
In addition, WASCA’s new member listserv provides an opportunity for ASC owners, operators and staff to learn from each other.
Leadership Opportunities
WASCA affords its members opportunities to actively participate in the association through service on the Board of Directors and committees and through roles in its other projects on behalf of the ambulatory surgery industry.
Networking
WASCA educational events and other forums bring ASC owners, operators and staff from across the state together in a common location, allowing these industry participants to communicate directly with their colleagues on topics of interest to the industry.
Auxiliary Member Benefits
- Sponsor & Vendor Opportunities: Auxiliary members receive exclusive sponsorship opportunities and reduced exhibit fees at the WASCA Annual Education Conference & Trade Show.
- Advertising & Partnership Opportunities: Auxiliary members are a resource listed on the WASCA website, with a listing that includes a link to the company’s website, a company description, and company contact information. In addition, auxiliary members may contribute educational content by submitting articles for distribution to the membership and have the opportunity to present to WASCA members via webinars.
- Membership Access: Auxiliary members receive an electronic listing of all licensed ASCs in Washington. In addition, auxiliary members may join the WASCA members listserv.
