Urology Leaders Gathered to Explore Strategies for High-Performing ASCs

LUGPA's Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academy was held May 29-31, 2025, at the Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. The event brought together urology leaders and ASC stakeholders to explore the key clinical and administrative elements required to build and maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing ambulatory surgery center. Sessions focused on topics such as staffing, regulatory compliance, and procedural best practices.

This year's program featured two learning tracks designed to support attendees at different stages of ASC development—those just beginning to explore the concept and those with established centers seeking optimization strategies.

Attendees participated in a variety of engaging sessions, including a presentation on current ASC market trends by Stephen Abresch, Director of Government Affairs at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association; a panel on regulatory updates; and a deep dive into staffing strategies and financial performance improvement. The program also included industry-sponsored symposia, networking receptions, and open discussion forums.

Photos of the event can be found on LinkedIn and X/Twitter with the hashtag #lugpaASC. Slides from the meeting are available to LUGPA members here (login required).  

Next year, LUGPA's ASC Academy will be held April 9 - 11, 2026: in Rosemont, Illinois.