Asc Podcast With John Goehle

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, review requirements for annual governing body meeting requirements and in our focus segment interview Jamie Miller, with SCA HEALTH about Cultivating a Safety-First Culture: Leadership’s Role in Patient Safety and Employee Retention.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions,  triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Johns Hopkins Article about Glowing Gel https://engineering.jhu.edu/news/scientists-engineer-glowing-gel-to-improve-eye-surgery/ OR Manager GLP 1 Guidance https://www.ormanager.com/briefs/new-guidance-preoperative-glp-1s-safe-for-surgical-patients/?oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H Quality, Safety & Oversight Memo Ref: QSO-25-09-ALL  DATE: November 21, 2024 SUBJECT: REVISED: Revisions to Appendix Q, Guidance on Immediate Jeopardy LINK: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-25-09-all.p

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, discuss out-sourced Sterilization, explore recent changes in the accreditation industry, and examine the top CMS citation areas. For our focus segment, we feature an exclusive interview with Bill Prentice at the 2024 Washington State Association Meeting, discussing the implications of the 2024 election results, the 2025 Final HOPD/ASC Payment Rule, and updates to Medicare Quality Reporting requirements.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions,  triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Report by Mercer presented in MedCity: https://medcitynews.com/2024/09/nursing-healthcare-workforce/ AXIOS Article Nov 13th https://www.axios.com/2024/11/13/nasal-swab-test-covid-severity Offsite Sterilization Article in AORN from 2022: https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/article/2022-April-care-offsite INFORMATION

In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live Live from the Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association 2024 Annual Education Conference & Trade Show we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions,  triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Main Website for WASCA: https://wasca.net/ Become a member of the WASCA: https://wasca.net/join/benefits-of-membership/ 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://conferences.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 webs

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, review the final 2025 ASC/HOPD Payment Rule and Update to the ASC Quality Reporting Measures, provide an update on developments in the IV Fluid Shortage and in our focus segment speak with Mary Ryan about developing the next generation of ASC Leaders.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions,  triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Baxter IV Fluid Updateshttps://meded.baxter.com/sites/g/files/ebysai4096/files/2024-10/ExtendedExpDatesIVSolutions%20v2.pdf?mkt_tok=NzEwLVpMTC02NTEAAAGWc_r9SzfYVWxtY036SKWAXOOizycFbDsQMgvHx8DbkmC7Ibef7ZiAchJT7IANNeOx6_tKoyg13ZIRHShmdrJTpRvvBdQ2Vlm3zHWq5HN394FmpUQ https://www.baxter.com/baxter-newsroom/hurricane-helene-updates https://meded.baxter.com/hurricane-helene-clinical-resources Outpatient Surgery Magazine article about Colored Additives in Wipeshttps://digital.outpatientsurgery.n

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry including updates on Supply Chain Disruptions, a discussion of how employees can ease the transition from the Hospital to the ASC Setting and in our focus segment, do a deep dive into OAS-CAHPS and the pending implementation in January 2025.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems   Notes and Resources from this Episode: HIDA Clips - Tentative Strike Agreement https://thehill.com/business/4915046-port-strike-deal-reached/?email=b3427831f1ca31e5cc12adbeaf25599c6d57e870&emaila=a00ba7927366ae9a1c9cb105a5fbfb6f&emailb=ddfdf9519da78d05b0a4dc5f8e76691a1849dbbec74f804949979add0b419019&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10.03.24-Breaking%20News-Strike%20deal AHVAP supply chain disruption resource centerhttps://www.ahvap.org/ahvap-aorn-resource-center?mkt_tok=NTQ1LUtDUC0xNjMAAAGV6MH8jpU8dqpPZ0mH7Jh01Q5YFOaNTMmYuKo2ahIEYmiOn_nGAHp_hF3SFAS3Cnd2Rmc9CMfjadnUgJ87Glxux

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, review some recent experiences with accreditation and CMS surveys, discuss some interesting statistics between HOPDs and ASCs and in our focus segment, talk to Kara Newbury, Chief Advocacy Officer for ASCA about the 2025 HOPD/ASC Proposed Payment Rule.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Beckers ASC Review Comparing ASC’s and HOPD’shttps://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/ascs-vs-hopds-in-5-numbers.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E Article in CNBC from September 19th about the pending Longshoremen’s Strikehttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/19/largest-port-on-east-coast-begins-preparations-for-a-strike.html   INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.co

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live at the 2024 New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Annual Conference we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers:Membership Application: https://www.nysaasc.org/benefits-of-membership Web Site: http://nysaasc.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-s

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review issues with the 2025 Medicare Quality Reporting Measures, discuss the future of staff shortages and review recent litigation.  In our focus segment we will discuss Life Safety with Ruben Garcia - a life safety surveyor with AAAHC and a life safety consultant   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Beckers hospital review deficits and surplus of healthcare workers by 2028https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/healthcare-faces-deficit-of-100-000-workers-by-2028.html?origin=WomensE&utm_source=WomensE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E https://www.mercer.com/en-us/insights/talent-and-transformation/attracting-and-retaining-talent/future-of-the-us-healthcare-industry/ Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Rates Uphttps://info.pressga

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live at the 2024 Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Conference in Chicago Illinois we interview some of the speakers and discuss the benefits of membership in the  Association.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center AssociationMembership Application: https://wjweis.association-service.org/securesite/iasca/app.aspx Web Site: https://il-asca.org/home 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 Acc

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, provide an update on health care data breaches, discuss methods to create and update your policy manual and in our focus segment, we discuss revenue cycle metrics with Jessica Nelson from Surgical Information Systems.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems,.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Healthcare data breacheshttps://digital.outpatientsurgery.net/view/302017647/14/#zoom=true https://www.axios.com/2024/07/08/health-care-cyberattack-cybersecurity-cisa-pushback Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 HIPAA journal July 24 referenced an IBM articlehttps://www.hipaajournal.com/2023-cost-healthcare-data-breach/ HIPAA journal July 17 2024 CYBER fire drillshttps://www.hipaajournal.com/cyber-fire-drills-for-healthcare/ Beckers ASC review- ASC leader pay soarshttps://www.beckersasc.com/leadership/asc-leader-pay-soars.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Celebrate ASC Month, Review Upcoming ASC Central Conferences including the 2024 2 day Virtual Multi-State Conference in November, Provide more information on the proposed 2025 ASC/HOPD Payment rule including the new ASC Quality Reporting proposals, Remind listeners on the requirements for malignant hyperthermia drugs and in our focus segment, discuss Cardiology Procedures in the ASC Setting.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: DOCbuddy interview with John Goehle https://www.linkedin.com/posts/docbuddy_surgerycenter-outpatientsurgery-ambulatorysurgery-activity-7224791546217328642-sJ6S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Upcoming ASC Conferences:2024 Multi-State Conferencehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-multi-state-asc-conference-tickets-966457188467?aff=oddtdtcreator Inf

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, take a preliminary look at the proposed CMS 2025 HOPD/ASC Payment Rule, Discuss our upcoming conferences and in our focus segment talk about Time Outs including an interview with Bill Duffy - who has been referred to as the “Father” of the Time-Out.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: CMS 2025 proposed payment rulehttps://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cy-2025-medicare-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-and-ambulatory-surgical-center SEATTLE Plastic Surgeon Fined 5 million for falsifying reviews(Beckers ASC Review):https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/cosmetic-asc-fined-5m-for-falsifying-reviews-intimidating-patients.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News a

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry including a discussion of OSHA 300 Reporting, reviewing the difference between a policy and a protocol, a discussion about the Medical Advisory or Executive Committee and in our focus segment, we discuss Credentialing and Privileging and interview Amanda Penrod with RFX Solutions about Credentialing documentation pitfalls.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.     Notes and Resources from this Episode: ShiftKey Results of its study looking into what influenced newer nurses, or those who considered becoming nurses but decided not to, in making their decisions.https://www.shiftkey.com/resources/news/shiftkey-report-social-media-gen-z-and-the-future-of-nursing Becker's Health IT from May 16th- Nurses are becoming concerned about AI in healthcare.https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/nurses-call-fo

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 Consul

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live at the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Annual Conference at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset New Jersey we interview some of the speakers and discuss the benefits of membership in the  Association.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.     Notes and Resources from this Episode: New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center Membership Information:https://njaasc.org/Join-us Information from the Conference:https://njaasc.org/Events 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-s

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry including an update on the Non-Compete regulations, and discuss patient transparency regarding the credentials of healthcare providers,  Discuss recent experiences of our podcast listeners and in our focus segment - discuss Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program compliance.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: KFF Health News - WHO Respiratory Illnesshttps://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/airborne-disease-transmission-who-cdc-new-evidence/ https://partnersplatform.who.int/tools/aria/ OR Manager - 4/17 - Colonoscopy and Propofolhttps://www.ormanager.com/briefs/propofol-anesthesia-for-colonoscopy-could-help-find-polyps-prevent-cancer/?oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H Beckers ASC - Non-Competes:https://www.beckersspine.com/featured-insights/59604-banning-noncompete-language-is

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 Regula

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-st

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 Ac

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 Surg