ASC Podcast with John Goehle

Episode 200 - News Update, Recent Experiences including dealing with a rude surveyor and a Celebration of our 200th Episode with the Staff of the Podcast and AHS - September 28, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and recent survey experiences including a discussion on dealing with a rude surveyor, and we celebrate our 200th Episode with the staff of the Podcast and the Staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and discuss current issues in ASCs.

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Costs for Common Health Care Procedures Significantly Higher When Performed in Hospital Outpatient Departments

• https://www.bcbs.com/press-releases/costs-for-common-health-care-procedures-significantly-higher-when-performed-in-hospital-outpatient-departments

Is office-based surgery a harbinger of things to come for ophthalmology?

• https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/is-office-based-surgery-a-harbinger-of-things-to-come-for-ophthalmology-

Article in Outpatient Surgery Magazine: The Essentials of Instrument Tray Management By: Casey Czarnowski, BA, CRCST, CSPDT, CIS, CER

• https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/article/the-essentials-of-instrument-tray-management

On this our 200th Episode, we want to thank all of our employees on the ASC Podcast with John Goehle and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies:

• The ASC Podcast with John Goehle (www.ascpodcast.com)
• Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies (www.ah-strategies.com)
• Our Staff (that joined us for this podcast):
  • John J. Goehle
  • Sue Cronkite
  • Laurie Roderiques
  • Jim Masters
  • Alex Bornemann 
  • Jenna Alvarez
  • Judie D’Ambrosio
  • Mike D’Ambrosio
  • Amy Cronkite
  • Tony Lyons 
  • Laura Plummer
  • Mary O’Day
  • Zach Caloritis
  • Cathy Foti
  • Donna Moccio
  • Christina Norman

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Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

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

Episode 199 - Special Episode - Live from the Ohio State Association Meeting - September 20, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we visit the Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Annual meeting in Columbus Ohio, interview some of the speakers and exhibitors and speak with the association leadership about the conference and the value of the state association. 

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Join the Ohio Association of of Ambulatory Surgery Centers:

• http://www.oaasc.net/aws/OAASC/pt/sp/join

Contacts for Speakers:

• Heidi Moss (Executive Director of OAASC) - sam@oaasc.net
• Daren Smith (SIS) - DSmith@sisfirst.com
• Eric Plinke (Dinsmore & Shohl LLP) - eric.plinke@dinsmore.com
• Kara Newbury (ASCA) - knewbury@ascassociation.org
• Laurie Boisclair (Transworld Systems) - laurie.boisclair@transworldsystems.com
• Sarah Paul (Board Chair for OAASC)

Join one of our Membership Programs!

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• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
  • More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today!

Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

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

 

Episode 198 - News Update, Responsible Adult, HIPAA Issues, Site Neutral Payments and Focus on Payment Cycle Controls and Fraud with Alex Pirotta of triValence - September 12, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review requirements for patients to go home with a responsible Adult, discuss HIPAA Issues related to AI Assistants like Siri and Alexa, Review recent discussions related to Site Neutral Payments and in our Focus Segment, discuss Payment Cycle Controls and Fraud and Abuse with Alex Pirotta of triValence.

This episode is sponsored by triValence.

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Impact of Possible government shutdown:

• https://www.crfb.org/papers/government-shutdowns-qa-everything-you-should-know#whatservicesaffected

AI (Alexa and Siri) and HIPAA:

• https://news.northeastern.edu/2020/07/14/are-alexa-siri-and-cortana-recording-your-private-conversations/

Pain Awareness Month:

• https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/press-releases/2023/three-tips-for-managing-pain-after-surgery/

AHA Response to Site Neutral Payments:

• https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-08-02-aha-letter-editor-site-neutral-payment-policies-fail-account-site-differences

triValence:

• Alex Pirrotta - alex.pirrotta@trivalence.com
• https://www.trivalence.com/

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• Our Patron Program:
  • 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. 
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• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
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Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

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

Episode 197 - News Update, Takeaways from the Illinois Association Meeting and Focus on Credentialing and Privileging - August 30, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry,  Review takeaways from the Illinois State Association Meeting and in our focus segment, review the requirements for Credentialing and Privileging providers. 

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

DHHS is investing more than 100 million dollars to address the nursing shortage.

• https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/10/biden-harris-administration-announces-100-million-grow-nursing-workforce.html

 ASA guidelines on GLP 1 receptor agonists

• https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2023/06/american-society-of-anesthesiologists-consensus-based-guidance-on-preoperative

Credentialing:

1. Watch our On-Demand Credentialing training program available for rent at: 
   1. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/credentialing
2. Access the AMA database at  https://profiles.ama-assn.org/amaprofiles/  They provide primary source verification for physicians (ie. not CRNA's, Podiatrists, Dentists).  
3. For Podiatrists, access the American Board of Podiatric Medicine at https://www.abpmed.org/pages/credentialers/verification where you can perform primary source verification.  
4. For CRNAs, access the national board at: https://portal.nbcrna.com/credential-verification to perform primary source verification.  
5. Go to the National Practitioner Data Bank at:   http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/.  
6. 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.  
7. To Verify DEA directly go to this website: https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms2/spring/validationLogin?execution=e1s1

 

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• • Our Patron Program:
    • 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. 
    • More information and Become Member

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
  • More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today!

Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

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

Episode 196 - News Update, Anesthesia Challenges, COVID Uptick, Recent Survey Experiences and focus on Outsourced Billing Services with SIS. August 15, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry,  Discuss the recent uptick in COVID cases and remind listeners of the return to work guidelines, discuss recent survey issues including the new Medicare Ombudsman link and the requirements for BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. In our focus segment we discuss Outsourced Billing, Coding and Collections. 

 

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

COVID-19 Uptick

• Link to CDC Return to work Guidance: 
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html#:~:text=At%20least%207%20days%20have,of%20fever%2Dreducing%20medications%2C%20and

Anesthesia Shortage

• Some links for Anesthesia Shortage Articles:
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/the-major-shortage-plaguing-ascs.html
  • https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/beyond-survival-mode-best-practices-and-creative-ideas-for-coping-with-the-shortages-in-anesthesiology.html

Medicare Ombudsman:

• Link in the current Medicare Ombudsman Websites
  • https://www.cms.gov/center/special-topic/ombudsman/medicare-beneficiary-ombudsman-home

Outpatient Surgery Magazine

• https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/the-magazine/current-issue

Beckers ASC

• https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news.html

Surgical Information Systems Outsourced Billing

• https://www.sisfirst.com/revenue-cycle-services
• Speaker: Jessica Nelson
  • Jessica.Nelson@sisfirst.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• Our Patron Program:
  • 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. 
  • More information and Become Member

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
  • More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today!

Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

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

Episode 195 - News Update, Vaccine Mandate Expires, ASC Month and Interview Therese Gopaul-Robinson about Leadership , August 2, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review the August 5th Effective date of the expiration of the COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate, Celebrate National ASC Month and in our Focus Segment, Interview Therese Gopaul-Robinson about her presentation “ Lost: Leading when the destination is Unclear” during the New Jersey ASC Association Annual Conference in April.  

 

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

 

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

QSO-23-02-ALL

• https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/revised-guidance-staff-vaccination-requirements

How Do You Identify Patients Appropriate for Ambulatory Surgery? Simple questions can guide patient selection  (Article in Anesthesiology News - link below):

• https://www.anesthesiologynews.com/Clinical-Anesthesiology/Article/01-23/How-Do-You-Identify-Patients-Appropriate-for-Ambulatory-Surgery/69076

NJ Woman Arrested for Practicing Medicine without a license:

• https://abc7ny.com/new-jersey-woman-arrested-ocean-county/13563514/

Artificial Intelligence Articles:

• https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-ai-ultrasound-tech-first-land-fda-approval-enhance-prenatal-care-better-health-outcomes?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=268883562&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8hv-gQylmSxfg0IYQDJTJfqQg89_GTh_dXWHSR2_-7vwcCh4-LPRFis0X5G9SK68o9eLS9EdwkTENUNGLu2f-EZgWrzw&utm_content=268883562&utm_source=hs_email
• https://www.foxnews.com/health/ai-eye-growing-babies-could-predict-premature-birth-31-weeks
• https://www.foxnews.com/health/ai-babies-technology-helping-fertility-docs-choose-best-embryos-ivf

Unhappiest and Happiest Nursing Jobs 

• https://www.nursingprocess.org/unhappiest-and-happiest-nursing-jobs.html

Therese Gopaul-Robinson (Get a free Workbook):

• https://www.theresegr.com/

 

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• • Our Patron Program:
    • 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. 
    • More information and Become Member

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today!

Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

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

Episode 194 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Governing Body Edition - Governing Body Requirements and Responsibilities - July 20, 2023

On this special Governing Body Edition of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the requirements for Governance in the ASC Setting.  This episode is designed to provide governing board members with an overview of their responsibilities. 

 

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

Resources from this Episode:

1. 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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:

Get a copy of John’s newest book - 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 193 - News Update and 2023 CMS Proposed HOPD/ASC Payment Rule and ASCQR changes, July 18, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry and in our focus segment, discuss the proposed CMS 2024 HOPD/ASC Payment Rule including the proposed changes to the ASC Quality Reporting Program. 

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Beckers ASC review – N Carolina physician found guilty of reusing single use devices

• https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/north-carolina-physician-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-for-reusing-single-use-medical-devices.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E

Physician pay cuts

• https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2024-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-proposed-rule

Violence against HCW- hand surgeon shot

• https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/57319-aaos-renews-call-to-protect-healthcare-workers-in-wake-of-fatal-shooting.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
• https://www.aaos.org/quality/quality-programs/quality-toolkits/?embed_path=modexm%253DEmbed

Focus Segment - 2023 Payment Rule 

• CMS Summary:
  • https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cy-2024-medicare-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-and-ambulatory-surgical-center
• Actual Payment Proposal:
  • https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-14768.pdf
• Link to the Addendum:
  • https://www.cms.gov/license/ama?file=/files/zip/2024-nprm-addendum-aa-bb-dd1-dd2-ee-and-ff.zip
• Link to the OAS CAHPS Website:
  • https://oascahps.org/

2023 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/2023ascmultistate

The Complete Recording of the Two-Day 2023 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference is now available for your convenience!  Couldn't make it to the live conference? No worries! We've got you covered with recordings of all eight enlightening 2-hour sessions. Attending live conferences can be expensive and time-consuming for your staff. That's why we're offering an incredible opportunity to access the conference recordings right from your facility for just $299.99! 

Discover more about the conference and explore the detailed agenda by visiting: https://ascpodcast.com/2023_multistate/ 

This comprehensive program has received approval for up to 16.0 hours of AEUs (for CASC Certificants) and up to 4.0 hours of IPCHs (for CAIP Certificants) by BASC Provider #2618.

Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• 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!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

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

Episode 192 - News Update, Joint Commission Study on Wrong Site Surgery, and an interview with Heather Hayes from SIS about Considerations in Choosing an EMR - June 30, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, discuss a recent study on wrong site surgery and in our focus segment, interview Heather Hayes from Surgical Information Systems about Considerations when choosing an Electronic Medical Record system. 

 

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems

 

Resources from this Episode:

• Joint Commission Study about Wrong Site Surgeries (from OR Magazine article by Adam Taylor on 6/15/23)
  • https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/article/the-big-three-wrong-site-specialties
• Becker’s Hospital Review Article about nurses and degree scam (June 28):
  • https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/more-nurses-claim-innocence-in-degree-scheme.html?origin=WomensE&utm_source=WomensE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E
• WPTV Article about Nurse who Stole Fentanyl
  • https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/fort-pierce/former-surgery-center-nurse-sentenced-to-4-years-in-prison-for-tampering-with-fentanyl
• Becker’s ASC Article about Physician Convicted of Illegal Opioid Distribution:
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/ohio-physician-convicted-of-illegal-opioid-distribution.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E
• SIS Website:
  • http://sisfirst.com

 

Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• 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!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

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

Episode 191 - News Update and ASCA 2023 Retrospective - June 18, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, discuss the recent 2023 Multi-State ASC Conference and provide retrospective on ASCA 2023 in Louisville Kentucky

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• The ASC Association (ASCA)
  • Ascassociation.org

Important Resources for ASCs:

• 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

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• 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 the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• 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!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

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