ASC Podcast with John Goehle

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!

Episode 126 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Staff Edition - Medical Assistants in ASCs and Focus on Pharmaceutical Services - February 21, 2021

On this Staff Edition Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we discuss the use of medical assistants in the ASC Setting and focus on Pharmaceutical Services. 

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

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 125 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Update on Respirators, ASC Fraud and Abuse Case, Medical Assistants in ASCs, Price Transparency and Focus on Pharmacy - February 21, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we discuss the latest news, including an update on fake respirators, review a recent fraud and abuse case involving an ASC, discuss the role of Medical Assistants in the ASC, discuss price transparency and in our focus segment, discuss pharmaceutical services in the ASC Setting. 

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!

Episode 124 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Staff Edition - Patient Registration, Advance Directives, Physician Notification and Grievances - February 7, 2021

On this Staff Edition Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we review recent news and discuss the patient registration process, advance directives, physician notification and Grievances  

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:

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 123 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - PPP/PRF Reporting update, Report on Accrediting Organizations, focus on Registration, Physician Disclosure & Advance Directives - February 7, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry including an update on the PPP and the Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements, review recent experiences with clients, discuss the recently released 2019 Report to Congress on Medicare’s Program Oversight of Accrediting Organizations and in our focus segment, discuss patient registration, physician disclosure, advance directives and grievances.  

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. FY 2019 Report to Congress (RTC): Review of Medicare’s Program Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA)
   1. https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/fy-2019-report-congress-rtc-review-medicares-program-oversight-accrediting-organizations-aos-and
2. Article from Ophthalmology Times:
   1. https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/pearls-for-drawing-patients-back-to-your-practice
3. Physician Disclosure Information:
   1. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=0ab4ae009f9611ef49c6162f3d20f4f1&mc=true&node=pt42.3.420&rgn=div5#se42.3.420_1300
4. 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
5. Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
   1. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
6. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Requirements. 
   1. https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/provider-post-payment-notice-of-reporting-requirements-january-2021.pdf
   2. Recipients of PRF payments exceeding $10,000 in aggregate must register in the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal. 
7. PPP Reporting Requirements (A good resource from the Journal of Accountancy:
   1. https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2021/jan/ppp-loan-forgiveness-updated-applications-and-rules.html

 

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

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 122 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Staff Edition - COVID-19 Vaccine and Travel Update - January 17, 2021

On this Staff Edition Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we provide an update on COVID-19, the vaccine and travel restrictions outside the United States..  

This episode sponsored by:

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

Resources from this Episode:

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Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

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 121 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Celebrating our 4th Year, Vaccine Update, New Staff Podcast, CDC Travel Order & Focus on Peer Review- January 17, 2021

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we celebrate our fourth year and announce a major new addition to our regular podcast, discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, review infection control surveillance and in our focus segment, discuss peer review.

This episode sponsored by:

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Sign up for the ASC Administrators 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 120 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Celebrating 25k Downloads, CDC Exposure Guidance, CMS 24-Hour Change and a Look Back on 2020 forward to 2021 - December 31, 2020

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we celebrate over 25,000 downloads, review recent guidance from CMS regarding 24 stays, discuss the consolidated appropriations act and its impact on ASCs, discuss recent issues with some ASCs and look back on 2020 and look forward to 2021 . 

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. CDC Guidance regarding Exposures
   1. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html
2. CMS on December 30, 2020 issued QSO-21-09-ASC - SUBJECT: Providing flexibility for exceeding the 24-hour time frame for patients in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
   1. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-21-09-asc.pdf

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

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!