PROMOTING QUALITY, VALUE-DRIVEN OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CARE 

The Minnesota Ambulatory Center Surgery Association (MNASCA) is a statewide, non-profit trade association representing the interests of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Minnesota. MNASCA is committed to promoting high-quality, value-driven surgical services by ensuring that surgery centers continue to thrive as a distinct model of care for Minnesota’s health care consumers.

Medicare’s 2026 ASC Payment Rule – What You Need to Know
December 5, 2025

MNASCA welcomed Kara Newbury, Chief Advocacy Officer for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), for our final member forum of the year. Newbury provided a clear and timely overview of the newly released CMS 2026 Final Payment Rule and its implications for ASCs in 2026. READ MORE

MNASCA Member Forum Recap: Dialogue with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
October 24, 2025

The Minnesota Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (MNASCA) hosted an October Member Forum featuring Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS). The session provided an open dialogue on payment methodology updates, operational challenges, and ongoing collaboration to improve claims processing and communication with ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across the state. BCBS was represented by Luke Speltz, Director of Provider Relations and Finance; Tony Leonard, Principal Healthcare Analyst; and Rami Asfour, Senior Data Analyst. READ MORE