ASC Podcast with John Goehle

Episode 166 - Special CASA Episode - Live from CASA 2022 in September 2022 - September 19, 2022

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded during the California Ambulatory Surgery Associations September Conference in Indian Wells, California, we discuss the conference, meet with Bill Prentice from ASCA and interview CASA Leadership.

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• ASC Association:
  • http://ascassociation.org
• California Ambulatory Surgery Association:
  • http://casurgery.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

• 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:

Upcoming Conferences:

ASC Director of Nursing Bootcamp:

• The ASC Industry’s leading virtual mentored training program for nursing leaders in ASCs.  The virtual conference includes a comprehensive 4 day training program from October 25-28, 2022.  For more information - visit: https://ascpodcast.com/asc-director-of-nursing-bootcamp/

ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp:

• The ASC Industry’s leading virtual mentored training program for administrators in ASCs.  The virtual conference includes a comprehensive 4 day training program from January 24-27, 2023.  For more information - visit: https://ascpodcast.com/asc-administrators-bootcamp/

Other Links:

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 

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!

Episode 165 - News, Ophthalmic Medication, Dental Reimbursement, Hospital ASC Investment, & focus on Interoperability with Lindsay Hanrahan from SIS - September 5, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news including ASORNs Recommended Practice regarding the use of Multi-dose Ophthalmic Medications,  Key Findings in a recent Avanza Study on Hospital ASC Investment, New about CMS increasing Dental Surgery Reimbursement for Hospital Outpatient Surgery Departments and in our focus segment, discuss interoperability in the ambulatory surgery center with Lindsay Hanrahan,  SIS - Vice President of Product Management.

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This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems

 

Resources from this Episode:

• SIS - Surgical Information Systems (The Sponsor)
• ASORN Recommended Practice: Use of Multi-dose Medications
  • https://asorn.org/assets/Use-of-Multi-dose-Medications.pdf
• Avanza Healthcare Strategies - Avanza Intelligence 2021-22 Hospital Leaders ASC Survey:
  • https://avanzastrategies.com/intelligence-report/avanza-intelligence-2021-2022-hospital-leadership-asc-survey/
• CMS issues proposed rule that would improve access to dental surgeries in hospitals - American Dental Association
  • https://www.ada.org/publications/ada-news/2022/july/cms-issues-proposed-rule-that-would-improve-access-to-dental-surgeries-in-hospitals

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

• 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:

Upcoming Conferences:

ASC Finance, Accounting & Reimbursement Seminar:

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 

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!

Episode 164 - Latest News, CRNA Verification, Nurse Call Systems and Focus on Employee Recordkeeping and PEOs - August 22, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, Primary source CRNA Verification, Nurse Call Systems and Focus Employee Recordkeeping and Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and interview Mike Ross, Director, Innovation and Development at Insperity about 9 Proven Strategies to have your business Run Better, Grow Faster, and Make More Money.

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• Politico Article:
  • https://www.politico.com/news/2022/08/17/cdc-agency-overhaul-covid-19-response-00052384
• Website for Insperity:
  • http://Insperity.com
• NBCRNA Website:
  • NBCRNA
• NFPA:
  • NFPA

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

• 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:

Upcoming Conferences:

ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp:

ASC Finance, Accounting & Reimbursement Seminar:

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 

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!

Episode 163 - Latest News, CMS 2023 Proposed ASC Payment Rule and Focus on Incident Reporting - July 25, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news 2023 Proposed CMS ASC Payment Rule and discuss incident reporting in the ASC for your Risk Management and QAPI program

 

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

Resources from this Episode:

• 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
• 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

• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• 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. 

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

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 162 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Special Episode - Live from the June 8, 2022 12th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Conference for the NJAASC- July 24, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we interview speakers and leadership during the 12th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Conference for the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers held in East Brunswick, New Jersey on June 8, 2022.

 

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

Resources from this Episode:

• New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NJAASC) Website:
  • https://njaasc.org/
• 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
• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• 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. 

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

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 161 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Latest News and review of the revised ASC Interpretive Guidelines - July 6, 2022.

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and review the revisions to the CMS Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs as published in Appendix L of the State Operations Manual

 

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

Resources from this Episode:

• Difference in cataract costs HOPD vs ASC
  • https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/06/27/1107390667/he-and-his-wife-both-got-cataract-surgery-his-bill-was-20-times-higher-than-hers
• Leapfrog
  • https://www.leapfroggroup.org/news-events/leapfrog-group-series-%E2%80%98patient-experience-during-pandemic%E2%80%99-indicates-more-favorable
• CMS Issues Two New Memos for State Surveyors

• QSO-22-17-ALL, issued June 14
• QSO-22-18-ALL, issued June 16, rescinds QSO-22-10-ALL 

• 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
• 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

• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• 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. 

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

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 160 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Special Episode - New York Association of ASCs 2022 Spring Conference May 10 and 11, 2022 - June 5, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we visit the New York State Association of ASCs  2022 Spring Conference held May 10 and 11, 2022 in Saratoga Springs New York and interview various speakers and the leadership of the association.  

 

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

We want to thank all of our Patron Members for Joining us for the Roundtable discussion.  To join us weekly for our Patron “Drop-In Sessions” - usually on Saturday mornings, visit: https://ascpodcast.com/membership-information/

Resources from this Episode:

• New York State Association of ASC’s Website
  • http://www.nysaasc.org
• 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
• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• 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. 

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

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 159 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Special Episode -Indiana Federation of ASCs 2022 Spring Conference and Trade Show Held on April 22, 2022 - June 4, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we discuss the Indiana Federation of ASCs  2022 Spring Conference and Trade Show Held April 22, 2022 and interview the President.  

 

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

We want to thank all of our Patron Members for Joining us for the Roundtable discussion.  To join us weekly for our Patron “Drop-In Sessions” - usually on Saturday mornings, visit: https://ascpodcast.com/membership-information/

Resources from this Episode:

• Indiana Federation of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Website:
  • https://ifasc.org/home
• 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
• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• 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. 

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

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 158 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - Latest News and Information, revised Interpretive Guidelines focus segment on Accrediting Organization Oversight and top 2022 Citations - June 3, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we provide an update on the latest news including revised interpretive guidelines and in our focus segment discuss the 2020 Review of Medicare’s Program Oversight of Accrediting Organizations and list the top citations so far in 2022.  

 

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

Resources from this Episode:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics Data about Retirements:
  • Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that more adults age 65 and older left the labor force in 2020 than in any year since the US began tracking such information in 1948
• Memo #QSO-22-16-ASC - Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-22-16-asc.pdf
• Accrediting Organization Compliance with CfC

• https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-22-06-ao-clia.pdf
• https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/fy-2020-report-congress-rtc-review-medicares-program-oversight-accrediting-organizations-aos-and

• 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
• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• 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. 

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

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 157 - ASC Podcast with John Goehle - A Special Roundtable Discussion with our Patron Members about Staffing, Recruitment and Retention - May 2, 2022

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we have a panel discussion with some of our Podcast Patron members recorded after one of our weekly Drop In sessions   The discussion focused on how ASCs are working to retain staff by by improving morale as well as  unique ways to recruit new staff.    

 

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

We want to thank all of our Patron Members for Joining us for the Roundtable discussion.  To join us weekly for our Patron “Drop-In Sessions” - usually on Saturday mornings, visit: https://ascpodcast.com/membership-information/

Resources from this Episode:

• 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
• Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
• 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. 

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

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!