1. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

2. The Political Voice of the California Ambulatory Surgery Association
CASA PAC
The Political Voice of the California Ambulatory Surgery Association

3. Why Do We Need a PAC?
The PAC fund allows CASA the ability to back candidates and or elected officials who champion critical ASC issues.
Physician ownership
Reimbursement
Limits on types of procedures
Workers’ Compensation Reform
Pharmacy Permit & State Licensure Issues
PAC funds raise CASA’s name identification and recognition at the State Capitol and amongst the Legislature.

4. Why Do We Need a PAC? There is strength in unity and numbers.
Making various contributions to key individuals on behalf of CASA places and keeps our name at the forefront of healthcare related discussions.
A PAC allows CASA to be pro-active in the political arena.

5. Participation Leads to Results
CASA has become the “go to” organization for ASC issues
2013 Focus
Defend Physician Ownership
Protect ASC Reimbursement

6. What Legislators Need to Hear…
ASCs are an integral part of the healthcare delivery system.
Surgery centers provide significant cost savings to the Medicare and Medi-Cal programs.
More patients prefer ASCs for outpatient surgeries.

7. What Legislators Need to Hear…
Infection rates at ASCs are extremely low, less than 1% on average compared to 6% at their hospital counterparts.
Surgery centers deliver high quality, efficient care that is cost-effective.

8. Where Will My Contribution Go?
Directly to support CASA advocacy activities.
To access State elected officials and candidates for elected office.
Independent of political party - supports specific ASC advocacy 

9. How CASA Compares to Other Medical PACs

10. CASA’s Potential if Every ASC Moved Toward Maximizing Their Donation

11. Who Can Contribute?
All surgery centers in Californian should participate in the CASA PAC Fund.
Maximum contribution per year is $6,500.
Donations can come from the center, corporate or individual physicians.

12. How Do I Contribute? 1127 11th Street, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95815
Checks should be made payable to CASA PAC and should be mailed to:
CASA PAC
th Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95815

13. Make a Difference…
Join the
CASA PAC
Today!

14. or visit www.casurgery.org
For More Information…
Please contact:
Beth LaBouyer
Executive Director
(530)
or visit