Episode Details

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and trends in the ASC industry and review the proposed 2026 CMS Payment Rule for ASCs and HOPDs.

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Ambulatory Surgery Center News - 9 Quotes that capture 2025 for ASC’s:
  • https://ascnews.com/2025/06/you-dont-have-to-play-by-hospital-rules-what-asc-leaders-are-saying-right-now/?spMailingID=161608&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=161608
• Healthcare Dive Article June 23 - How health insurers are pledging to reform prior authorization:
  • https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/health-insurers-pledge-prior-authorization-reform-trump-hhs/751309/
• 2026 Proposed CMS ASC/HOPD Payment Rule:
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/prospective-payment-systems/hospital-outpatient/regulations-notices/cms-1834-p

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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

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