Episode Details

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’s
  • https://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 Strike
  • https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/19/largest-port-on-east-coast-begins-preparations-for-a-strike.html
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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 Operat