Name
03. Elevating ASC Voices for National Policy Change
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Speakers
Rena Courtay, Vice President, Trinity Health
Lisa Cooper, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Santa Cruz Surgery Center
Mary McDonald, RN, BSN, CASC, Endoscopy and ASC Director, Pinnacle Gastroenterology Center
Michael J. Patterson, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Valley Health
Lisa Cooper, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Santa Cruz Surgery Center
Mary McDonald, RN, BSN, CASC, Endoscopy and ASC Director, Pinnacle Gastroenterology Center
Michael J. Patterson, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Valley Health
Description
ASCs are increasingly affected by policy decisions made beyond their walls. This panel explores how ASC leaders can elevate their voices to influence national policy, from reimbursement and regulation to site-of-care decisions. Panelists discuss advocacy strategies, coalition building, and practical ways to ensure ASC perspectives are represented in shaping future healthcare policy.
Session Type
Panel