Mr. Prentice, who has spent five years on Capitol Hill, vows to help make the ASC industry “very visible up there” in Washington, adding: “I’d like to broaden our advocacy and work for new and creative ways to advocate for regulatory changes that can benefit ASCs.”
In a statement following a teleconference in which he was introduced to the media, Mr. Prentice added: “I believe the ASC industry offers one of the most significant opportunities to be a leader in the changes that will occur with healthcare reform.”
Mr. Prentice starts Oct. 4, succeeding Kathy Bryant, who has been executive director since the association was created from the 2008 merger of the Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association and the American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Ms. Bryant has been lobbying on behalf of ASCs in Washington for more than 12 years, including her years as head of FASA.
Mr. Prentice, who holds a law degree, has more than 25 years experience in association management, government affairs and public relations. There was an extensive search process to fill the position, which “involved stakeholders in every aspect of the ASC community,” according to David Shapiro, MD, CASC, chairman of the board of ASCA and the Ambulatory Surgery Foundation.
“With his background, we expect him to be an effective advocate for all of the diverse stakeholder groups represented in the ASC community,” Dr. Shapiro said in a statement.
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