Quality Program Structure in ASCs 

Friday, June 26, 2026
10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Virtual 
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Join MNASCA for a practical panel discussion focused on how ambulatory surgery centers structure, manage, and strengthen their quality programs.

This session will feature real-world insight from ASC leaders on quality program oversight, committee structure, regulatory drivers, physician engagement, data collection, QAPI frameworks, benchmarking, and quality improvement studies. Panelists will share what has worked well, lessons learned, common challenges, and practical strategies members can apply within their own facilities.

Discussion topics include:

• Quality program structure and oversight
• Key participants and roles
• Physician engagement strategies
• Metrics, data collection, and reporting
• PI/QAPI framework and benchmarking
• Quality improvement study examples
• Common challenges and lessons learned

Featured speakers:

Kelsey Bumgardner, MBA, RN
Director of Quality and Outcomes
MNGI Digestive Health 

Kerrie Whiting, RN, BSN
ASC Quality Program Manager
Revo Health