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.

What's New?

Check out the 2024 Poul Haas Election Guide
Check out our detailed 2024 Election Guide, including breakdowns of Minnesota races. The Minnesota House appears to be tied at 67-67 which could lead to interesting dynamics during the 2025-26 biennium. On the Senate side, the DFL won the single Senate race on the ballot in 2024, so the Democrats keep a one vote majority in that body. Finally, Governor Walz is back in Minnesota to complete the last two years of his current term.

 

IV Fluid Shortage
Get updates and find resources to help your center manage through the IV fluid shortage.

 

Upcoming 2024 Member Forum

Note: We invite you to register for this FREE update, so we can more easily follow up with you to share information and materials post-event

Friday, December 6, 2024
10:00 a.m.
1. Unpacking the CMS 2025 Final Payment Rule
Kara Newbury, Chief Advocacy Officer, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
Get an update on the CMS 2025 Final Payment Rule and its implications for ASCs. During this member forum, we will explore:

  • Payment updates
  • Procedure coverage
  • Quality reporting updates

2. BCBS 2025 Contracting
Darci LaRose, Senior Contract Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
Luke Speltz, Director of Provider Relations Finance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Share ideas and recommendations for 2025 contracting with Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

3. Price Transparency Implementation
Kristen Ackert, Health Economics Planning Program Director, MN Department of Health
Hear the latest guidance from MDH on complying with the price transparency law and share your ASC's implementation questions and challenges.

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