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A podcast for Freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Centers with Industry Leader John J. Goehle, MBA, CASC, CPA. Mr. Goehle is the author of 10 books about the ASC industry and a frequent speaker at industry meetings.
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Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023
59 min
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, talk about upcoming conferences, discuss Electronic Medical Record Implementation and interview Katie Pierson about how to survive software transitions.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
US News and World Report: Coming: Surgery Center Ratings, and Modified Timing of Hospital Rankings:
FDA – Plastic Syringe made in China Safety Alert
FDA Recall of Saline and Sterile Water Products Manufactured by Nurse Assist, LLC.
USA Today Article on Covid
Outpatient Surgery Magazine - EHR adoption
DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!
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
- Our Patron Program:
- 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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
1 hr 7 min
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, review some of our recent virtual conferences and announce upcoming conferences. In our focus segment we discuss the anesthesia crisis in Ambulatory Surgery Centers with a lawyer who talked to us about legal and contract issues and we also interviewed two nurses who provided some practical suggestions to deal with the current situation.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
- AORN Cyber week sale November 20-27th.
- They have 40% off membership and discounts on their books
- Visit http://aorn.org
- Workplace Bullying (article in Becker’s Clinical Leadership Newsletter)
- Chronic drug shortages stress hospitals and patients (Per NPR)
- Former Nurse Ordered to Prison for Stealing Fentanyl (as reported in TC Palm)
DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!
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
- Our Patron Program:
- 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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
34 min
On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2023 Annual Education Conference & Trade Show at the Tulalip Resort and Spa in Tulalip Washington. We discuss some of the sessions and meet with representatives from the association to discuss their activities.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association:
Become a Members of WASCA:
- https://wasca.net/join/benefits-of-membership/
DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!
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
- Our Patron Program:
- 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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
1 hr 21 min
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news including the Final 2024 CMS Payment Rule for ASCs and focus on the regulations related to Pharmaceutical Services and we interview pharmacist John Karwoski regarding diversion.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Joint Commission Report - Preserving patient safety after a cyberattack
Joint Commission Report - Wrong Site Surgery:
2024 CMS HOPD/ASC Final Paymenbt Rule:
John Karwowski, (JDJ Consulting):
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!
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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Oct 30, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
44 min
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the final quarterly meeting for 2023 for the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Kenilworth New Jersey, meet with association leadership to discuss their activities and the benefits of membership and interviewed two of the speakers about the anesthesia crisis and how their center has adapted.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center Website
Become a Member of the New Jersey Association:
Visit the New ASC Central Website!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!
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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 21, 2023
1 hr 5 min
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we provide the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, review recent survey experiences, discuss Accreditation Trends and discuss the latest news from Quad A with it’s CEO Tom Terranova.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
- ASC Quality – Tips and Toolkits Resource:
- Reporting Theft/Loss of Controlled Substances:
- A Nose for Reducing SSIs (Article on Outpatient Surgery - October)
- https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/the-magazine/article/a-nose-for-reducing-ssis
- Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine: https://osmapp.aorn.org/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Faccount%2Fsubscription
- OR Excellence: https://www.aorn.org/or-excellence
- Quad A - Website:
Visit the New ASC Central Website!
ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com that provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19, 2023
2 hr 32 min
On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the New York State Association of ASCs 2023 Annual Conference held October 4 -6, 2023 in Albany New York and interview various speakers and the leadership of the association.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Information on the New York State Association of ASCs:
- Website: http://nysaasc.org
- Become a member of the Association: https://www.nysaasc.org/benefits-of-membership
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
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
- Our Patron Program:
- 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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
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On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the New York State Association of ASCs 2023 Annual Conference held October 4 -6, 2023 in Albany New York and interview various speakers and the leadership of the association.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Become a Patron Member of the Podcast!
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. Go to https://ascpodcast.com/membership-information/ to Become a member today!
Oct 9, 2023
Oct 9, 2023
1 hr 3 min
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, review the rising crisis in Anesthesia in ASCs and the supervision of CRNAs, discuss the concerns about the role of Private Equity in the Anesthesia Crisis, Celebrate Sterile Processing Week and in our focus segment, for Cybersecurity Awareness Month discuss Cybersecurity with Paul Alcock from Surgical Information Systems.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Abbott Medical Recall of Proclaim Spinal Cord Stimulators
Texas ASC Operator to Settle False Claims Allegation
- Beckers ASC review on September 14th 2023
- https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/asc-operator-to-pay-8-9m-to-settle-false-claims-allegations.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
FTC Challenges Private Equity Firms (suppressing competition in the anesthesia market)
California Medical Association reported in April 2023 that Contracted Physicians with Anthem California will be required to maintain privileges with at least one participating ASC
Focus Segment - Cyber Security Month with Paul Alcock
- Surgical Information Systems (http://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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Oct 2, 2023
Oct 2, 2023
2 hr 19 min
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
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
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
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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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
Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
2 hr 6 min
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:
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!
- 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:
- Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
- 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