Episode 223 - Latest News, Recent Survey Experiences, Governing Body Reporting and Focus on Pharmacy Costs with John Karwoski - June 9, 2024 ASC Podcast with John Goehle

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry including recent regulatory changes in Kentucky related to medical errors, a discussion about a recent survey and governing body reporting of QAPI activities and in our focus segment we talk about managing drug costs with john Karwoski with JDJ Consulting. 
 
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Science.Org Article on SSIshttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adk8222

OR Manager Article on Nasal Decolonization:https://www.ormanager.com/antiseptic-nasal-decolonization-noses-ahead/

Drug Diversion Article:https://mailchi.mp/5aea19dd3756/alert-missing-fentanyl-leads-to-surgery-center-license-suspension-12936095?e=b2b6f4d67c

Kentucky First State to Decriminalize Medical Mistakeshttps://www.wkyt.com/2024/04/30/kentucky-become-first-state-decriminalize-medical-mistakes/

JDJ Consulting:John Karwoski
JDJ Consulting
https://www.jdjconsulting.net/
609-313-7572

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