Episodes

Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded live from the Ohio State Association Meeting, John Goehle, Sue Cronkite, Judie D’Ambrosio and Mike D’Ambrosio discuss Vaccine Mandates, and takeaways from Texas and Ohio Association Meetings.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- 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:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.

Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the Latest News, provide an update on conferences live and virtual, discuss the CMS requirements for an ASC to be a Distinct Entity and in our focus segment - meet with the staff of AHS to discuss 2021 and lessons from 2020 - September 7, 2021.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Resources from this Episode:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- 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:
Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!

Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest Coronovirus news, Recent OSHA fines for N95 Masking and in our focus segment, Daren Smith of SIS joins the ASC Podcast to discuss how COVID-19 affected ASC operations and motivated surgery centers to invest in and consider new solutions and software that can help them tackle the challenges of today and capitalize on the opportunities of tomorrow.
This episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, SIS - SIS’s mission is To deliver solutions and services that help surgery providers, regardless of care setting, improve their organization so they can deliver the highest level of care to their patients. For more information, go to sisfirst.com.
Resources from this Episode:
- OSHA Fines for N95:
- Visit OR Manager
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- 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 ASC DON/Nursing Manager Bootcamp
Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!

Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 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:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- 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:
Register for the ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp
Listen to the Recording of the Fall 2020 Finance, Accounting and Reimbursement Seminar
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!

Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 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
- 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
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
- 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
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!

Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 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:
- The New York State Association of ASC’s Website
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
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!

Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 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:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
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
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!

Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 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
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!

Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 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:
Resources from this Episode:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
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
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!

Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday 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:
- Provider Relief Fund:
- Conditions for Coverage:
- Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
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
Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
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!