Episode 217 - Latest News, ASCQR Reporting Deadline, DEA Verification, Immediate Jeopardy for Humidity and Focus on Cybersecurity with Paul Alcock from SIS - April 16, 2024 ASC Podcast with John Goehle

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News,  provide an update on the pending ASC Quality Reporting Deadline and OAS-CAHPS, Review the new DEA Verification Process, discuss a recent immediate jeopardy called on a listener for a humidity out of range, and in our focus segment - discuss Cybersecurity and the impact of the recent Change Healthcare incident with Paul Alcock with SIS. 
 

 
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, 
 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
AORN Article on OAS-CAHPS:https://digital.outpatientsurgery.net/view/931864804/20/#zoom=true

OAS-CAHPS Implementation Graphic:https://oascahps.org/OAS_Part_Overview.pdf

Medicare Quality Reporting Program - Measures:https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/measures

New DEA Verification Process:https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/Dear_Registrant.pdf

Leapfrog Op-Ed Article:https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2024/04/op-ed-wheres-the-safest-place-to-have-your-surgery-or-procedure/

Outpatient Surgery Magazine Article on Medication Safety:https://digital.outpatientsurgery.net/view/931864804/50/#zoom=true

CMS Fact Sheet on the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack and Accelerated Payments:https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/change-healthcare/optum-payment-disruption-chopd-accelerated-payments-part-providers-and-advance

Our Sponsor - Surgical Information Systems:http://sisfirst.com

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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

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