2025 Annual Meeting and Educational Conference


We are excited to announce that the PASA Annual Meeting & Educational Conference will return to The Eden Resorts & Suites in 2025! Be sure to mark your calendars for October 5 and 6 as we work to create an even more dynamic agenda filled with expert speakers, engaging sessions, and abundant networking opportunities.

NEW for 2025: You Spoke, We Listened!
We’ve taken your feedback to heart and are updating the schedule to better meet your needs. See speaker information below. This year, we’re excited to offer two breakout session tracks:

  • Keeping Score: Quality, Rules, and Revenue
  • Culture, Care, and Clinical Excellence




Hotel Instructions:

Website

  1. Go online to www.EdenResort.com and select the tab located at the top of the page that says “Book Now”.
  2. Next, click on the link that says, “Special Codes or Rates”, select the drop down that says, “Promo Code” and select “Group Code” then enter your group block code: ‘2510PAAMB’ Press Apply.
  3. The Group name will appear with a green dot, confirming you have the correct code. On the right, press search.
  4. You can now choose the room type and complete the reservation.
  5. Choose your arrival and departure dates.

By Phone

  1. Call 866.801.6430.
  2. Request the PA Ambulatory Surgery Association and complete the reservation with the reservation agent.


SPEAKER LINEUP

KEYNOTE SPEAKER


Paul Mellor, Success Links

NAVIGATING YOUR NEURONS - MEMORY MAGIC

If there were a magic pill that would improve your memory, would you take it? Fortunately, you don't need to. This interactive session rids your poor memory from forgotten names, misplaced glasses, and statements such as, "I know it's here somewhere," to a mind that’s efficient and reliable. This program dispels the myth that memory can't be improved. It can; easily and effectively. You’ll learn techniques on organizing your thoughts, remembering names and faces, and overcoming absent-mindedness. When you're skilled in memory, all your other skills get better. You can improve your memory. This program shows you how.




John Karwoski, JDJ Consulting, LLC

Preparing for a DEA Audit

PART 1: We began reviewing three case studies

PART 2. Validation

PART 3:   Medication Safety Notes

Apryl McElheny, VMG HEALTH

Walking the QAPI Talk

The ASC Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program provides mechanisms for sustained improvement through the measurement, tracking, and analysis of quality indicators associated with patient health and safety. Medicare, the state of Pennsylvania, and accrediting organizations all require an ongoing and data-driven QAPI program, but their standards can vary. This session will provide the necessary tools and resources to get you survey-ready and walking and talking the QAPI way!

Kristine Kilgore, RN, BSN, AAAHC Faculty, Surveyor, and Board Member

Elevate Your AAAHC Accreditation Readiness

Prepare your ambulatory surgery center for a successful accreditation survey with unique insights from a practicing ASC Registered Nurse who has been a AAAHC Surveyor since 1996. Learn to proactively identify and address potential survey deficiencies before they arise, and master the critical elements of a credentialing and privileging process that meets AAAHC Standards. You'll also acquire actionable strategies for clear and comprehensive documentation of your quality improvement efforts, leaving you confident and prepared for your next survey.


Christopher Endres, Atlantic Biomedical

Biomed 101

Join Christopher Endres from Atlantic Biomedical for an informative presentation on Healthcare Technology Management and compliance essentials. This session will cover key regulatory guidelines from CMS, FDA, ST108, as well as practical strategies for equipment maintenance, inspection protocols, and facility safety. Learn how biomedical service partnerships and proper accreditation can help ensure patient safety and operational efficiency in medical environments. Whether you're a technician, facility manager, or healthcare provider, this talk offers valuable insights to stay compliant and proactive.  

Richard Howard, IC Medical

Evacuate Surgical Smoke: Everyone Has a Right to Clean Air

Join Richard Howard, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IC Medical as he discusses Evacuate Surgical Smoke: Everyone Has a Right to Clean Air. With over 20 years of experience exclusive to the Smoke Evacuation industry, Richard has a deep passion for helping clinicians and other stakeholders with the creation of a surgical smoke free environment of care.  

Richard is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for IC Medical. Prior to joining IC Medical, Richard worked for Buffalo Filter (now Conmed) in various sales and sales management roles (from 2004 to 2020).  

Alisha Rabel, AT&C Revenue Services

Optimizing Cash Flow: Proven Strategies for ASC Revenue Cycle Success

The presentation Optimizing Cash Flow: Strategies for Effective Revenue Cycle Management outlines practical, results-driven approaches to enhance every phase of the revenue cycle. It explores how clean claims, timely follow-up, and data-informed decisions directly impact financial performance. The session also emphasizes the importance of front-end accuracy and team accountability in preventing revenue leakage. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to immediately strengthen cash flow and position their ASC for pinnacle financial success.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 5, 2025 - Exhibitor Registration Opens (Member)

March 3, 2025 - Exhibitor Registration Opens (Non-Member)

April 1, 2025 - Attendee EARLY BIRD Registration Opens



Interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor for our 2025 Annual Meeting and Education Conference? Learn more in our event prospectus. Early access for booth space is guaranteed for members. Become a member today to not only save but also secure the prime booth spaces. 

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If you have any additional questions or need more information, please reach out to PASA's dedicated team for assistance.

The Pennsylvania Ambulatory Surgery Association                    501(c)6 non-profit organization

PO Box 57, Harrisburg, PA  17108  

717.345.3326

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