Tag: Kara Newbury

ASCA's Kara Newbury breaks down 2026 CMS Final Rule, discusses 2027 initiatives

Kara Newbury, JD, chief advocacy officer of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), recently spent some time with OR Manager to discuss the impact of CMS’ 2026 Final Payment Rule, as well as how ASCA is working with both regulators and legislators to achieve even more gains for the ASC…

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By: Joe Paone
January 27, 2026
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ASCA’s Kara Newbury breaks down ASC wins in CMS’ 2026 Final Payment Rule

In its 2026 Final Payment Rule, CMS added 573 codes to the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL). It’s a big win for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) and its advocacy efforts. Kara Newbury, JD, ASCA’s chief advocacy officer, first and foremost views the rule through the lens of Medicare…

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By: Joe Paone
January 27, 2026
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