LUGPA’s ASC Academy

LUGPA’s Ambulatory Surgery Center Academy will be held April 9 - 11, 2026 just outside of Chicago in Rosemont, IL. 

Join us for the LUGPA 2026 Ambulatory Surgery Center Academy, a dynamic educational program designed specifically for urologists, administrators and other clinicians focused on optimizing performance in the ASC setting. This program delivers timely insights, practical strategies, and real-world solutions to today’s most pressing operational and clinical challenges.

Attendees will benefit from expert guidance from nationally recognized thought leaders, including featured speakers Scott Becker, JD (founder of Becker’s Healthcare), addressing “The Current and Future State of the ASC,” and Stephen Abresch (Director of Government Affairs at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association) providing critical updates on ASC regulatory and policy issues.

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Through engaging general sessions, interactive “hands-on” breakouts, and administrator-focused roundtables, participants will explore best practices in compliance, reimbursement, technology adoption, contracting and business models. The expanded agenda dives deep into the business of urology with dedicated sessions on coding updates, compliance, and strategic workforce development. You’ll also gain actionable insights into post-procedure care models and navigating complex payor contracting to ensure your ASC remains competitive. 

Hands-On Sessions 
Experience innovation firsthand in our Hands-On Sessions, where you will receive direct training with Boston Scientific’s LithoVue Elite and SpaceOar, Sonablate’s HIFU technology for treating BPH or PCA, and Medtronic’s InterStim™ evaluation. These clinical rotations also include practical experience with Coloplast’s TFL stone solutions, KOELIS fusion biopsy, and Calyxo’s steerable CVAC procedure.

Strategic Roundtables 
Complementing the clinical training, our Strategic Roundtables focus on operational excellence and practice growth. Join industry experts to discuss prostate seed brachytherapy with Theragenics, profitable interventional MRI programs with Profound Medical, and intentional scaling strategies with Ziegler. You will also gain actionable insights into data-driven payor contracting with PayrHealth and proven methods to increase ASC efficiencies, revenue, and patient satisfaction.

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Whether you are looking to enhance efficiency, expand services, or navigate evolving industry trends, the ASC Academy offers the knowledge and connections needed to strengthen your ambulatory surgery strategy and drive long-term success.

Last year's program contained two separate learning tracks to benefit attendees who may be considering developing an ASC, as well as those that currently have an ASC. LUGPA’s second Ambulatory Surgery Center Academy was held May 29-31, 2025 at the Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ.  Read all about it here.   See last year's 2025 Agenda here.  

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