ASC Podcast with John Goehle John Goehle

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2024 the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners sit down after the last full day of the conference started to talk about the sessions they attended and their interactions with other attendees.   We apologize for the poor sound quality while recording. 
 
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
 
 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
The ASC Association Websitehttp://ascassociation.org

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!
http://asc-central.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 RegionsCMS 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 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2024 the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners sit down after the first day of the conference started to talk about the sessions the attends and their interactions with other attendees.   We apologize for the poor sound quality while recording. 
Listen to Episode 219
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
 
 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
The ASC Association Websitehttp://ascassociation.org

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!
http://asc-central.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 RegionsCMS 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 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2024 the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners sit down before the conference started to talk about the challenges we are facing and what we hope to hear while we are at ASCA 2024.   We apologize for the poor sound quality while recording. 
 
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
 
 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
The ASC Association Websitehttp://ascassociation.org

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!
http://asc-central.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 RegionsCMS 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 

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

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!
http://asc-central.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 RegionsCMS 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 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, provide an update and advice on the upcoming requirement for participation in OAS-CAHPS - the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS Survey and in our focus segment, we discuss how to use data to enhance your supply chain operation with Katie St. Onge with triValence.  
 
This episode is sponsored by triValence.
 

 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Becker's Article on the Number of ASCs in US:https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/the-number-of-ascs-in-all-50-states.html?origin=SpineE&utm_source=SpineE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E

Advisory Board Daily Briefing ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) list of the top 10 patient safety concerns affecting the healthcare industry.
https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2024/03/14/ecri-report

OAS CAHPShttps://www.ascfocus.org/ascfocus/content/articles-content/articles/2024/digital-debut/start-on-oas-cahps-survey-implementation-now

Our Sponsor triValence:http://trivalence.com
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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!
http://asc-central.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 RegionsCMS 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 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Review recent ASCA advocacy activities, discuss recent false claims activities by the Department of Justice and in our focus segment discuss pharmacy issues with our newest sponsor Alex Yampolsky from MedServe and a panel of administrators. 
 
This episode is sponsored by Medserve.
 

 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Information about ASCA:
ASCA 2024https://www.ascassociation.org/annualconference/home

Advocacy Day: https://info.ascassociation.org/acton/ct/15200/s-10ac-2403/Bct/q-1338/l-1333:137b/ct2_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A60JqrqIWO

Harris Beach Legal Alert 
https://www.harrisbeach.com/insights/false-claims-act-enforcement-highlights-need-for-robust-compliance-programs/?utm_source=Constant+Contact&utm_medium=Email+&utm_campaign=Legal+Alert+
Our Sponsor - MedServe:
Web Site:https://medserverx.com/

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!
http://asc-central.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 RegionsCMS 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