ASC Podcast with John Goehle

Episode 136 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - 2021 CMS Proposed Payment Update Overview and Focus on Leadership Development in the ASC - July 20, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  We discuss the latest news and information including the proposed CMS ASC/HOPD Payment Rule for 2021 and in our focus segment, discuss leadership development with Laurie Roderiques and Ann Geier.   

This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. 

Resources from this Episode:

• Draft 2022 Payment Rule:
  • https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2021-15496/medicare-program-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical-center-payment
• Conditions for Coverage:
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• Policy & Memos to States and Regions
  • CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
  • https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the Infection Control Conferences:

• Infection Control Oversight 101
• Infection Control Oversight 201

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 135 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - The AHS Team discusses news, recent events and how to keep current - July 6, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  the Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies team  discusses the latest news and information, talk about recent experiences in the industry and in our focus segment, discuss the challenges in keeping up with the latest regulatory changes in our industry 

This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. 

Resources from this Episode:

• Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period Opens July 1
  • Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal
  • Webinar on Reporting
• Special Day of Education Featuring OSHA's New GuidelinescvMarcie Sasso.  
  • A FREE virtual day of learning with national guest speakers from OSHA and other industry leaders. Sponsored by Sasso Consulting LLC, Frier Levitt LLC, Salem Medical Center and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
  • Register Today: https://bit.ly/2SsJDRF
• On July 1, 2021 HHS Announced a new Rule to Protect Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills
  • Link to the Notice
• Conditions for Coverage:
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• Policy & Memos to States and Regions
  • CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
  • https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the Infection Control Conferences:

Infection Control Oversight 101

Infection Control Oversight 201

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 134 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Special NYSAASC Spring Virtual Conference Episode - June 28, 2021

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we meet with the leadership of the New York State Association of ASCs during the Spring 2021 Virtual Conference and discuss NYS ASC issues and interview various speakers at the conference. 

This episode sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. For more information, email AHS at info@ah-strategies.com or call John Goehle at 585-594-1167.

Resources from this Episode:

1. The New York State Association of ASC’s Website
   1. www.nysaasc.org

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 133 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Latest News, Recent Experiences and Visit with Speakers at the New Jersey Meeting - June 13, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we discuss the latest news and information in the ASC industry, talk about recent experiences in various centers and in our focus segment - host a roundtable discussion during the New Jersey State Association meeting with various speakers at the conference. 

This episode sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. For more information, email AHS at info@ah-strategies.com or call John Goehle at 585-594-1167.

Resources from this Episode:

1. Conditions for Coverage:
   1. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
2. Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
   1. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf

Speaker Contact Information:

• Matthew Collins - “What every employer needs to know about legal risk of at risk employment” -  
  • Brach Eichler - mcollins@bracheichler.com
• Monte Goldstein - “Pre-Operative Screening and Testing 
  • Virtua, Envision Healthcare MGoldstein@virtua.org; Yomont@outlook.com
• John Karwoski “Protecting our patients and our employees”
  • JDJ Consulting - john@jdjconsulting.net, 
• Cori Prisco - “Service Lines made easy”, 
  • Hudson Crossing Surgery Center - cori.prisco@hudsoncrossingsc.com
• Andrew Weiss - “Joint ventures”, 
  • Virtua - aweiss2@virtua.org
• Clair Cerame  - “Embracing Quality Improvement” -  
  • Positive Outcomes Consulting - ccerame@positiveoutcomesqi.com

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 132 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Special New Jersey ASC Association Episode - June 3, 2021

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we attend the May 2021 New Jersey ASC Association Virtual Conference and visit with Jeffrey Shanton to discuss New Jersey ASC issues and host a roundtable discussion with speakers at the conference. 

This episode sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. For more information, email AHS at info@ah-strategies.com or call John Goehle at 585-594-1167.

Speaker Contact Information:

• Matthew Collins - “What every employer needs to know about legal risk of at risk employment” -  
  • Brach Eichler - mcollins@bracheichler.com
• Monte Goldstein - “Pre-Operative Screening and Testing 
  • Virtua, Envision Healthcare MGoldstein@virtua.org; Yomont@outlook.com
• John Karwoski “Protecting our patients and our employees”
  • JDJ Consulting - john@jdjconsulting.net, 
• Cori Prisco - “Service Lines made easy”, 
  • Hudson Crossing Surgery Center - cori.prisco@hudsoncrossingsc.com
• Andrew Weiss - “Joint ventures”, 
  • Virtua - aweiss2@virtua.org
• Clair Cerame  - “Embracing Quality Improvement” -  
  • Positive Outcomes Consulting - ccerame@positiveoutcomesqi.com

For more information about the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, visit their website at https://njaasc.org/ or contact Jeff Shanton at jshanton@jssurgctr.com

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Director of Nursing Bootcamp

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 131 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Staff Edition - An Introduction to Quality Improvement for Staff Members - May 17, 2021

On this Staff Edition Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we provide an overview of Quality Improvement in the Ambulatory Surgery Center setting and how it affects Staff in an ASC. 

This episode sponsored by:

• Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies

Resources from this Episode:

1. Conditions for Coverage:
   1. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
2. Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
   1. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Director of Nursing Bootcamp

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 130 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - News and Information, PPP Forgiveness, PRF Reporting and a Focus Segment on Infection Control Updates - May 16, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we review the latest News and Information, discuss PPP Forgiveness, review the latest on Provider Relief Fund Reporting and in our  Focus Segment, discuss the latest on Infection Control with Laurie Roderiques and Ann Geier. 

This episode is sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. For more information, email AHS at info@ah-strategies.com or call John Goehle at 585-594-1167.

Resources from this Episode:

1. Provider Relief Fund:
   1. Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements - PDF*
   2. Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal
2. Conditions for Coverage:
   1. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
3. Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
   1. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf

 

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Director of Nursing Bootcamp

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 129 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Staff Edition - ASC Regulations and Standards - An Introduction - April 20, 2021

On this Staff Edition Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we provide an overview of the regulations that govern ambulatory surgery centers. 

 

This episode sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies

 

Resources from this Episode:

1. Conditions for Coverage:
   1. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
2. Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
   1. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Director of Nursing Bootcamp

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 128 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - News and Information Update, Encouraging Vaccination, Guidance for Emergency Preparedness and Focus on Medicare Quality Reporting in May - April 18, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we review the latest news, and information for the ASC Industry, discuss COVID-19 Vaccinations, Review Recent Guidance from CMS on Emergency Preparedness and in our focus segment, prepare you for Medicare Quality Reporting in May 2021.

This episode sponsored by:

• Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies

Resources from this Episode:

1. Updated Guidance for Emergency Preparedness-Appendix Z of the State Operations Manual (SOM) Memo #QSO-21-15-ALL
   1. Summary
      1. Burden Reduction Final Rule Interpretive Guidelines: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing interpretive guidelines and updates to Appendix Z of the State Operations Manual (SOM) as a result of the revisions of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Regulatory Provisions to Promote Program Efficiency, Transparency, and Burden Reduction (CoPs) (CMS 3346-F) Final Rule. • Expanded Guidance related to Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs): CMS is also providing additional guidance based on best practices, lessons learned and general recommendations for planning and preparedness for EID outbreaks.
      2. https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-emergency-preparedness-appendix-z-state-operations-manual-som
2. Medicare Quality Reporting (ASCQR)
   1. All data ASCs are responsible for reporting to CMS for 2021 will be submitted through CMS’s website at https://qualitynet.cms.gov/asc/ascqr
   2. The deadline for submitting ASCQR Program data is May 17, 2021, due to May 15 falling on a Saturday this year.
   3. https://qualitynet.cms.gov/asc/specifications-manuals
   4. References:
      1. Here is the HARP User Guide: https://qnetconfluence.cms.gov/display/HS/HARP
      2. Here is a tutorial on creating an account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zj8JqxWg4
      3. Here is a tutorial about requesting a user role: https://qnetconfluence.cms.gov/display/HS/HARP
      4. Here is a tutorial for the security administrator to approve a user role: https://qnetconfluence.cms.gov/display/HS/HARP
      5. Here is a tutorial on how to make changes you you HARP user profile: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaV7m2-zFKphoCXj7sIx2G1fwMZQQ0EJP
      6. Here is a tutorial for clients who have have forgotten their user ID or password: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXt1lEiARAs&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphoCXj7sIx2G1fwMZQQ0EJP&index=3
3. Conditions for Coverage:
   1. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
4. Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
   1. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf

 

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Director of Nursing Bootcamp

Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Episode 127 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Cybersecurity Issues, Survey Activities and Focus on Governance and Governing Body Meetings - March 16, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we review the latest news, discuss recent issues with cybersecurity, review recent survey activity and experiences and in our focus segment, discuss governance and governing body meetings.

This episode sponsored by:

• Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies
• Surgical Information Systems
• Intalere
• Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions
• Medicus IT
• BHG Patient Lending

Resources from this Episode:

1. Conditions for Coverage:
   1. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150
2. Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
   1. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf

 

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Register for the ASC Director of Nursing Bootcamp

Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar

Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020

Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Purchase John’s Books

Go to the ASC Podcast Store

See our YouTube Video Channel

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!