Iowa ASC News

2009 IAASC Goals

• Increase membership within the state of Iowa by 25% during 2009.
• Continue to add value to our members:
• Provide an ethical arena for networking.
• Increase communication among members:
• Maintain conference calling capabilities for members and sub-committees.
• Promote routine and timely communication to all members.
• Provide an opportunity for experts to share ideas and help problem solve issues.
• Research and present a process for team members to benchmark their center’s performance.
• Notify membership in advance of annual meetings.
• Endorse organizational development. Participate in the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative.
• Annually provide education on the organization’s mission and anti-trust compliance.
• Maintain job descriptions for leadership positions.
• Ask the ASC Association to provide a presentation to the board on their duties and responsibilities.
• Establish sub-committees and define roles and responsibilities.
• Hold committee heads accountable by requesting updates at each meeting.
• Actively support initiatives driven by the ASC Association when aligned with the association’s mission and goals.
• Promote physician participation:
• Seek input from Medical Directors and Board members at the ASC’s.
• Partner with Iowa Medical Society.
• Encourage physician owners to become involved in IAASC.
• Explore relationships with other surgical subspecialty organizations.
• Think strategically now and down the road:
• Develop key goals to address public education, legislative relationships, industry regulations and reimbursement.
• Plan and present an educational session at the May general meeting on how to build a relationship with your legislative members.
• Enhance website.
• Ask Wisconsin Physician Services to develop an ASC advisory committee and provide a consistent message by identifying one resource person that IAASC members can contact with questions.
• Seek seats on various committees that govern our industry.