Episodes

Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, discuss leadership development, review recent developments in Infection Control under COVID-19 with Laurie Roderiques, discuss environmental cleaning, the use of outside cleaning services, how surveys are different under COVID, review the vaccine program and discuss the use of N95 Masks, .
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
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!

Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, review recent survey experiences, discuss recent guidance on N95 masks and in our Focus Segment, Discuss review the Final 2021 CMS ASC Payment Rule, including the newest procedures added and discuss changes in common ASC procedures.
This episode sponsored by:
- Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies
- Surgical Information Systems
- Intalere
- Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions
- Medicus IT
- BHG Patient Lending
Items Discussed in this Episode:
- Information will be posted on the ASC Podcast with John Goehle website
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!

Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, mourn the passing of a leader in the ASC Industry, discuss the new Categorical Waiver from CMS, Continued Delay in the 2021 HOPD and ASC Rates, and in our Focus Segment, Discuss Operational issues in our new world and Pandemic Fatigue with our Friend Christina Norman.
This episode sponsored by:
- Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies
- Surgical Information Systems
- Intalere
- Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions
- Medicus IT
- BHG Patient Lending
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Items Discussed in this Episode:
- CMS Announces Categorical Waiver for Corrugated Medical Tubing
- On September 25, 2020 CMS announced a Categorical Waiver related to corrugated medical tubing.
- https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/categorical-waiver-corrugated-medical-tubing
- AORN CYBER SALE until November 30th
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!

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!