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A podcast for Freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Centers with Industry Leader John J. Goehle, MBA, CASC, CPA. Mr. Goehle is the author of 10 books about the ASC industry and a frequent speaker at industry meetings.
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Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss. The latest news and information affecting the ASC Industry, discuss recent experiences with centers, review updates on the PPP Program get an update on the 2021 CMS Payment rule and in our focus segment, discuss cybersecurity and cyberthreats with our friends at Surgical Information Systems.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Sign up for the ASC Administrators Bootcamp
Sign up for 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 Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss. The latest news and information affecting the ASC Industry, discuss the potential effects of the 2020 election, prepare for the 2021 CMS ASC/HOPD Rule, review recent experiences with centers and in our focus segment, talk about credentialing.
This episode sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
Resources for Credentialing:
- Access the AMA database at https://profiles.ama-assn.org/amaprofiles/ They provide primary source verification for physicians (ie. not CRNA's, Podiatrists, Dentists).
- For Podiatrists, access the American Board of Podiatric Medicine at https://www.abpmed.org/pages/credentialers/verification where you can perform primary source verification.
- For CRNAs, access the national board at: https://portal.nbcrna.com/credential-verification to perform primary source verification.
- Go to the National Practitioner Data Bank at: http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/.
- Check the Medicare Excluded individuals database at: http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/ to make sure the practitioner has not been excluded from the Medicare program.
- To Verify DEA directly go to this website: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms/validateLogin.jsp
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
Sign up for the ASC Administrators Bootcamp
Sign up for 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 Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, Review recent COVID-19 lessons, discuss survey activity, review the newly issues CMS “Guidance related to the Emergency Preparedness Testing Exercise Requirements- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)” and in our focus segment discuss patient collections with Jho Outlaw from SIS.
This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
- Emergency Preparedness - Requirements for Surveying for Testing Exercises Standard (2)(2) of the standard:
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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 Sep 26, 2020
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, discuss recent survey experiences, review plans for a coronavirus vaccine, discuss some of the effects of the shutdown and the pandemic, review recent guidance regarding the payroll tax deferral and talk with our friend Nelson Gomes, Sr. VP of Business Development /MedicusIT about recent challenges in the IT industry.
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
- Joint commission webinar on preventing coronavirus transmission in ASC
- Safety advisory- Impax Epinephrine injection auto injector 0.3 mg may be missing its yellow stop collar which could result in a medication overdose. Visually inspect for the yellow stop collar. If missing- contact Amneal PHarmaceuticals drug safety department
- For more information: AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS DRUG SAFETY DEPARTMENT, Phone: 1 (877) 835-5472, Email: Drugsafety@amneal.com, Mail: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, 50 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven, New York 11719
- IRS tax deferral pay back
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
On this information packed Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news including recent CMS guidance on the resumption of Survey Activities, provide an update on the draft CMS payment rule for ASCs and HOPDs, discuss LGBTQ+ patients, review contract compliance review requirements and announcing our new ASC Administrator Bootcamp program and in our focus segment discuss some recent experiences in our ASCs.
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
- CMS 2020 Proposed ASC/HOPD Rules:
- CMS issued Guidance on August 17th “Enforcement Cases Held during the Prioritization Period and Revised Survey Prioritization”
- The Joint Commission has an ASC Specific COVID 19 Q&A webinar, a risk assessment, and other resources:
- Link to the State Associations Website List on the ASC Association Website:
- ASC Administrator Bootcamp Announcement:
- Patron Member (ASC Central) Program now includes free access to some of our virtual conferences from 2020:
- For more information about membership, which includes many benefits for the busy ASC Executive, go to: http://ascpodcast.com/membership-information/
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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!
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, We discuss the just released 2021 CMS payment rule for ASCs and HOPDs, review some recently released guidance related to the Paycheck Protection program and in our focus segment, discuss electronic medical records with Daren Smith from Surgical Information Systems.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems.
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, We discuss the latest news, including updates on upcoming ASC events, review ANSI/AAMI ST79 Steam Sterilization requirement updates that affect ASCS, discuss the IRS Ruling on Provider Relief Funds, review recent recalls on Hand Sanitizer, continue to wait for the 2020 ASC/HOPD Regulatory Updates and in our focus segment, discuss employee certifications in the ASC setting.
The ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, Eden Group Development, Surgical Information Systems, Intalere, Medicus IT,. Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions and BHG Patient Lending. For more information about our sponsors, visit our website at ASC Podcast.com
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
- Rollback of Covid-19 related liability protections for Healthcare Workers
- Recalls and Safety Alerts
- Information on Certifications:
- CASC - http://www.aboutcasc.org
- CAIP - http://www.aboutcaip.org
- CNOR - https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/
- AAPC - https://www.aapc.com/
- AHIMI - https://www.ahima.org/
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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 Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies gathers for the Annual Retreat and discusses the challenges of re-opening, recent issues confronted related to infection control and life safety, mentoring new staff and administrators during a period of rapid change, and how we are preparing for the next wave.
The ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, Eden Group Development, Surgical Information Systems, Intalere, Medicus IT,. Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions and BHG Patient Lending. For more information about our sponsors, visit our website at ASC Podcast.com
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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 Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we end our respite with an update to all of the news in the industry, prepare for the annual AHS Retreat, and discuss how to develop a plan for the rest of a very challenging 2020. The ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, Eden Group Development, Surgical Information Systems, Intalere, Medicus IT,. Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions and BHG Patient Lending. For more information about our sponsors, visit our website at ASC Podcast.com
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
- COVID-19 Survey Activities, CARES Act Funding, Enhanced Enforcement for
Infection Control deficiencies, and Quality Improvement Activities in Nursing
Homes (Interesting in that it indicates that NH will be focus for rest of year): - Companies have raised prices on 245 Drugs during the pandemic
- Article in “The Hill” on 6/29/2020
- Report from “Patient’s for Affordable Drugs” reported this
- The Hill Article:
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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 Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we catch up on all the recent news, discuss recommendations for treating patients, staff and family members in the “New Normal”, Get an Update on Paycheck Protection Program Changes, Discuss Survey Activity, Discuss the Future of ASCs post COVID and some of the financial challenges that they will face with a panel discussion with Brian James and Tracey Chadwell with Intalere
This episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Intalere. Intalere empowers healthcare organizations to elevate their clinical, operational and financial performance with our GPO services, performance solutions, advisory services, strategies and programs. For more information - visit their website at intalere.com
Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode:
- ASCA has produced a set of recommendations for Covid 19
- CDC Recommendations Discussed:
- Articles about the Future of ASCs Post-COVID
- https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/half-the-cost-half-the-risk-at-ascs-versus-hospitals-dr-shakeel-ahmed-makes-the-case-for-upheaving-referral-patterns.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E
- https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/industry-voices-building-a-better-tomorrow-through-improved-outpatient-surgery
- https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/2020/06/08/ambulatory-surgery-centers-closing-if-congress-doesnt-act-they-might-never-come-back/5319527002/
- Paycheck Protection Program Update
- Joint Commission COVID-19 Update
- AAAHC Update
Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:
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!