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OVERNIGHT ROOM RESERVATION LINK
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AGENDA
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
7:30 pm – MASA VENDOR MEMBER-ONLY RECEPTION WITH BOARD (Vienna)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
8:00 am – Noon Vendor Move-in (Matterhorn)
9:00 am – 8:00 pm Registrant check-in – Conference Center/Matterhorn
10:30 am – noon
Breakout Session 1
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – Business Operations and Clinical Operations:
Working Together for a Common Goal – Nyleen Flores, Lake Oconee Orthopedics (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – Drug Diversion Prevention in Your ASC – Alex Yampolsky, Medserv (CASC 1.5 Quality Management) (AORN 1.5)
Billing/Coding (Arlberg 1 & 3) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Update – Leah Moore, BCBS (AAPC 1.5 Core A)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2)– ASC Storage Solutions – Becky Alyn, LogiQuip
Noon – 1:30 pm Exhibit Fair & Strolling Lunch with exhibitors – Matterhorn
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Breakout Session 2
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – 10 Clinical & Financial Benchmarks to Track – Chris Finelli, HST (CASC 1.5 Financial)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – CMS and Accreditation Survey Update – Findings & Trends – John Goehl, Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, LLC (CASC Quality Management) (AORN 1.5)
Billing/Coding (Arlberg 1 & 3)– Medicare Rejections, Denials, and Medical Review Programs – Mary Muchow, WPS (AAPC 1.5 Core A)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Recycling in the ASC – Erin Hoyle, Cardinal Health Sustainable Technologies
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Breakout Session 3
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – AAAHC – Implementing effective processes to meet AAAHC Standards – Nyleen Flores, Lake Oconee Orthopedics (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – The Trifecta of Infection Prevention: Identify Risks, Monitor Performance, Implement Change – Sandra Jones, Ambulatory Services Compliance Consultants (CASC 1.5 Delivery of Patient Care) (AORN 1.5)
Billing/Coding (Arlberg 1 & 3) – How to Incorporate AI into your ASC – Chris Finelli, HST (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CANPC,CASCC, CPCO, CPMA)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Envi Supply Chain Solution – Coming Soon + Tips & Tricks – Beth Chan, Cliff Parker
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Dinner and Exhibitor Showcase – Matterhorn
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm After Glow Party
Amazing Race 2.0 & Halloween 2.0 – Wear Your Best Costume (Prizes for individuals & “group” costumes), Networking, Eat and Drink!!
Friday, October 24, 2025
7:30 am – 8:30 am Registrant breakfast and exhibits (Matterhorn)
8:30 am – 9:30 am Keynote – Bill Prentice, CEO, ASCA (CASC 1 Regulatory & Legal Issues) (AAPC 1 Core A) (AORN 1.0)
9:30 am – 9:45 am Exhibitor drawings, awards
10:00 am – 11:00 am – Exhibitor Breakdown
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Breakout Session 4
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – Navigating Difficult Conversations – Effectively communicating throughout your ASC – Nyleen Flores, Lake Oconee Orthopedics (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – Data Benchmarking: Using MVC Claims Data to Drive Value-Based Care Improvements – Dr. Hari Nathan, MD, Jana Stewart, MPH – Michigan Value Collaborative (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AORN 1.5)
Billing (Arlberg 1) – Improving Patient Collections – Kayla Hasler, HST (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AAPC 1.5 Core A)
Coding (Arlberg 3) – Powering the ASC Revenue Cycle – Ann Marie Thom, SIS (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CANPC, CASCC, CPCO, CPMA)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Transform Your ASC Supply Chain with Value Analysis – Robert Mayhew, Simply Supply (CASC 1.5 Financial)
11:30 am – 11:45 am Break
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Breakout Session 5
Administrative (Arlberg 4) – Improving OR Utilization – Kayla Hasler, HST (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
Clinical (Aurora/Victor) – Developing and Maintaining a QAPI Program – John Goehle, Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, LLC (CASC 1.5 Delivery of Patient Care) (AORN 1.5)
Billing (Arlberg 1) – Chronic Condition Management: Better Outcomes through Partnership – Dr. Halsey, TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CPCO, CPMA)
Coding (Arlberg 3) – Implants, Drugs and Supplies: Is Your ASC Leaving Money on the Table? – Gabriella DeSantis, SIS (CASC 1.5 Financial) (AAPC 1.5 Core A, CANPC, CASCC, CPCO, CPMA)
Materials Managers (Arlberg 2) – Running A Successful Materials Management Program – Daren Smith, SIS (CASC 1.5 Quality Management)
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch boxes to go
**ADDED PROGRAM (pick up lunch and go to Aurora Room)
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch & Learn (Aurora/Victor) Turning Conference Insights into Impactful Actions – Jessica Bush, Real Change RN Consulting (CASC 1 Quality Management)
Join us for an inspiring and practical Lunch & Learn session designed to help leaders translate the key takeaways from their education experience into meaningful actions within their teams and organizations. This session will provide strategies for prioritizing insights, setting actionable goals, and fostering collaboration to drive real change. Whether you attended the whole conference or want to stay ahead of industry trends, this is an opportunity to reflect, plan, and accelerate your leadership impact. Bring your ideas, your questions, and your appetite for growth!
*for those with a booth, you may still register additional attendees using the registration link below
The Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association provides an annual Educational conference for the facility members, along with the opportunity for our vendors to exhibit during our conference.* Exhibit Hours have been expanded from previous events. Please note, you are welcome to move in Wednesday late afternoon, or early Thursday morning.
Wednesday, October 22
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Exhibitor Move In/Registration – MATTERHORN (Conference Center)
7:30 pm MASA Vendor Member ONLY Reception – Vienna
Thursday, October 23
8:00 am – Noon Exhibitor Move In/Registration – MATTERHORN (Conference Center)
12:00 Noon – 1:30 pm Exhibit Fair – Matterhorn
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Exhibit Fair – Matterhorn
8:30 pm – 10:30 PM MASA Afterglow Networking Party – Matterhorn
Friday, October 24
7:00 am – 8:30 am Exhibit – Matterhorn
9:30 am – 9:45 am Exhibitors go on stage to draw their winner (if hosting any drawings)
9:45 am – 11:00 am Exhibit breakdown (note you can breakdown Thursday evening after exhibit fair OR after keynote Friday morning, there will be NO packing or moving during keynote
OVERNIGHT ROOM RESERVATION LINK
MASA Platinum & Gold Vendor Member Exhibit Fee $0 – SOLD OUT
MASA Vendor Member Exhibit Fee $500 – SOLD OUT
Non-MASA Member Exhibit Fee $1,200 – SOLD OUT
*Please note MASA has several levels of membership available HERE
All booths: 8’ x 10’exhibit booths with 8′ high back and 3′ high side draping. One (1) 2’ x 6’ covered and skirted display table. Two (2) chairs. One (1) wastebasket. Each booth will have electricity. Your exhibitor fee comes with 1 free registration to the event. Additional attendees can register for $150 per person. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED AND BADGED!
EXHIBITORS RECEIVE:
All food and beverages during the conference will be located within the exhibit area.
SPONSORSHIPS
Friday Keynote Breakfast Sponsorship (2) $700
MASA Friday Lunch to Go Sponsor (2) $1,000 SOLD OUT
Welcome Reception & Treasure Hunt Sponsor (2) $1,000 – SOLD OUT
Thursday FUN EVENT Tee-Shirt Sponsor (2) $2,000 SOLD OUT
Conference App Sponsor (1) $2,000 SOLD OUT
Conference Tote Sponsor (1) $2,000 SOLD OUT
Conference Lanyard Sponsor (1) $1,500 SOLD OUT
**All sponsorships are first-come, first-served.
Embassy Suites Grand Rapids
710 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
10:00 AM Registration Open
10:30 AM MASA Business Session & Legislative Update
10:50 AM Empowering Change: The Role of Coaching and Accountability in Healthcare Leadership – Jessica Bush, MHA, BSN, CAPA, CPXP, CPC – Real Change RN Consulting
Empowering Change: The Role of Coaching and Accountability in Healthcare Leadership. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, strong leadership is crucial for promoting accountability and enhancing team performance. This interactive workshop empowers healthcare leaders with essential coaching techniques to enhance their skills and drive organizational success. Participants will learn effective coaching principles, including open communication, constructive feedback, and goal-setting strategies. By the end, leaders will have acquired practical frameworks and insights to implement coaching practices that enhance leadership capabilities, foster team dynamics, and improve patient outcomes.
11:45 AM MASA Team Building
12:00 Noon Lunch Service
12:45 PM -2:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Administrative – VMG Survey Results and Findings
Clinical – TBD
Billing/Coding – TBD
Materials – TBD
Registration Coming Soon
Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
Acme, MI 49610
More Information to come in 2026
Soaring Eagle Resort
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.,
Mount Pleasant, MI
More Information to Come in 2027
