ASCend Specialists Celebrates Norberto Orellana’s Achievement of Prestigious CASC Certification

Gillette, Wyo. — May 7, 2026 — ASCend Specialists is proud to announce that Norberto Orellana, MHA, CASC, Co-Founder and COO/CFO of ASCend Specialists, has earned the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential.

The CASC credential, administered by the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC), is recognized as the leading professional certification for ambulatory surgery center administrators and leaders. According to BASC, CASC certification recognizes ASC professionals with advanced knowledge in surgery center operations, governance, regulatory compliance, finance, and quality management. BASC describes the credential as the only certification created specifically for ASC administrators and leaders.

At the time of this release, there are fewer than 500 CASC certificants nationwide per BASC’s website, placing Orellana among a select group of professionals who have demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the ASC industry.

The CASC examination is designed to test the knowledge and skills required of ASC administrators including delivery of patient care, quality management, human resources, financial management, and regulatory and legal issues.

ASCend Specialists works with rural ambulatory surgery centers to strengthen operations, improve financial performance, support regulatory readiness, and preserve local access to independent surgical care. Orellana’s certification further supports ASCend’s commitment to bringing high-level expertise to underserved rural healthcare markets.

About ASCend Specialists: Founded in Gillette, Wyoming, by rural healthcare leaders, ASCend Specialists provides robust management and consulting services, leading the way in rural ASC development. ASCend enables rural ASCs to deliver exceptional and sustainable care while maintaining their independence. ASCend envisions an ASC-lead future where rural surgical care is sustainable, innovative, and accessible. ASCend provides the economies of scale, diverse network, and management expertise necessary to help rural ASCs ascend and thrive. https://www.ascendspecialists.com/