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 Hea...
Apr 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 235
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 ...
Apr 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 234
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 fr...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 233
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....
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 232
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 2024 https://www.ascassociation.org/annualconference/home Advocacy Day:...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 231
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Discuss AAAHC’s upcoming web interface transition, Review new CDC guidance on respiratory illnesses, Discuss how to avoid practitioners that don’t meet your quality expectations and in our focus segment discuss the National Practitioner Data Bank with a lawyer from Dinsmore. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence , Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources fro...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 230
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Including an update to the fraudulent Florida nursing diploma situation, discuss texting in the ASC, review some recent survey experiences and in our focus segment, discuss informed consents. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence , Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Nails and hand hygiene https://nurse.org/news/nurses-long-nails-nicu...
Feb 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 229
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, discuss updates to the ISMP Confused Drug Names and High Alert Drug Lists, Review the 2024 Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals and in our Focus Segment we have a panel discussion of current ASC Issues with the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies at their January Semi-Annual Retreat. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence , Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes a...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 228
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, discuss how to prepare for your annual board meetings, review annual mandatory education requirements, provide a reminder about periodic hospital reporting and in our focus segment - we discuss some common citations for AAAHC and ACHC. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence , Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: OR Manager Article on Co...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 227
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, including the release by AAAHC of the V43 Standards, problems with the Medicare Administrator Contracts and 2024 Payment Rates, contagious disease outbreaks and in our focus segment we discuss the 2024 HOPD/ASC Final Payment rule, the 2024 Medicare Quality Reporting System and discuss payment and coding updates with Cristina Bentin from Coding Compliance Management. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information S...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 226
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, the impact on ASCs of the ongoing Drug Shortages, recent state actions impacting ASCs including price transparency initiatives and in our focus segment, we discuss profitability challenges related to on-going salary, and other cost pressures and Interview triValence’s Alex Pirrotta regarding supply chain costs. This episode is sponsored by triValence . Notes and Resources from this Episode: ECRA and ISMP Report: http...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 225
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, talk about upcoming conferences, discuss Electronic Medical Record Implementation and interview Katie Pierson about how to survive software transitions. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems . Notes and Resources from this Episode: US News and World Report: Coming: Surgery Center Ratings, and Modified Timing of Hospital Rankings: https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/second-opinion/articles/...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 224
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, review some of our recent virtual conferences and announce upcoming conferences. In our focus segment we discuss the anesthesia crisis in Ambulatory Surgery Centers with a lawyer who talked to us about legal and contract issues and we also interviewed two nurses who provided some practical suggestions to deal with the current situation. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambula...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 223
On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2023 Annual Education Conference & Trade Show at the Tulalip Resort and Spa in Tulalip Washington. We discuss some of the sessions and meet with representatives from the association to discuss their activities. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Washington ...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 222
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news including the Final 2024 CMS Payment Rule for ASCs and focus on the regulations related to Pharmaceutical Services and we interview pharmacist John Karwoski regarding diversion. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Joint Commission Report - Preserving patient safety after a cyberattack https://www.jointcomm...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 221
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the final quarterly meeting for 2023 for the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Kenilworth New Jersey, meet with association leadership to discuss their activities and the benefits of membership and interviewed two of the speakers about the anesthesia crisis and how their center has adapted. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Reso...
Oct 30, 2023•45 min•Ep. 220
On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we provide the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, review recent survey experiences, discuss Accreditation Trends and discuss the latest news from Quad A with it’s CEO Tom Terranova . This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: ASC Quality – Tips and Toolkits Resource: https://www.ascquality.org/advancingascquality Reporting Th...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 219
On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the New York State Association of ASCs 2023 Annual Conference held October 4 -6, 2023 in Albany New York and interview various speakers and the leadership of the association. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Information on the New York State Association of ASCs: Website: http://nysaasc.org Become a member of the ...
Oct 19, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 218
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, review the rising crisis in Anesthesia in ASCs and the supervision of CRNAs, discuss the concerns about the role of Private Equity in the Anesthesia Crisis, Celebrate Sterile Processing Week and in our focus segment, for Cybersecurity Awareness Month discuss Cybersecurity with Paul Alcock from Surgical Information Systems. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems . Notes and Resources from this Epis...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 217
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and recent survey experiences including a discussion on dealing with a rude surveyor, and we celebrate our 200th Episode with the staff of the Podcast and the Staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and discuss current issues in ASCs. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Costs for Common Health Care Proce...
Oct 02, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 216
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we visit the Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Annual meeting in Columbus Ohio, interview some of the speakers and exhibitors and speak with the association leadership about the conference and the value of the state association. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Join the Ohio Association of of Ambulatory Surgery Center...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 215
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review requirements for patients to go home with a responsible Adult, discuss HIPAA Issues related to AI Assistants like Siri and Alexa, Review recent discussions related to Site Neutral Payments and in our Focus Segment, discuss Payment Cycle Controls and Fraud and Abuse with Alex Pirotta of triValence. This episode is sponsored by triValence . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Impact of Pos...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 214
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review takeaways from the Illinois State Association Meeting and in our focus segment, review the requirements for Credentialing and Privileging providers. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: DHHS is investing more than 100 million dollars to address the nursing shortage. https://www.hh...
Aug 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 213
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Discuss the recent uptick in COVID cases and remind listeners of the return to work guidelines, discuss recent survey issues including the new Medicare Ombudsman link and the requirements for BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. In our focus segment we discuss Outsourced Billing, Coding and Collections. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems Notes and Resources from this Episode: ...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 212
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review the August 5th Effective date of the expiration of the COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate, Celebrate National ASC Month and in our Focus Segment, Interview Therese Gopaul-Robinson about her presentation “ Lost: Leading when the destination is Unclear” during the New Jersey ASC Association Annual Conference in April. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambula...
Aug 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 211
On this special Governing Body Edition of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the requirements for Governance in the ASC Setting. This episode is designed to provide governing board members with an overview of their responsibilities. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Resources from this Episode: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3...
Jul 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 210
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry and in our focus segment, discuss the proposed CMS 2024 HOPD/ASC Payment Rule including the proposed changes to the ASC Quality Reporting Program. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Notes and Resources from this Episode: Beckers ASC review – N Carolina physician found guilty of reusing single use devices https://www.beckersa...
Jul 19, 2023•56 min•Ep. 209
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, discuss a recent study on wrong site surgery and in our focus segment, interview Heather Hayes from Surgical Information Systems about Considerations when choosing an Electronic Medical Record system. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems Resources from this Episode: Joint Commission Study about Wrong Site Surgeries (from OR Magazine article by Adam Taylor on 6/15/23) https://w...
Jul 04, 2023•57 min•Ep. 208
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, discuss the recent 2023 Multi-State ASC Conference and provide retrospective on ASCA 2023 in Louisville Kentucky This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems , triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies . Resources from this Episode: The ASC Association (ASCA) Ascassociation.org Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&am...
Jun 24, 2023•50 min•Ep. 207
Welcome to a special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle. In this episode, the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and some of our patron members attending ASCA 2023 talk about some of their observations after the first two full days of ASCA 2023 in Louisville Kentucky. We apologize for the exceptionally poor sound quality of the recording which was not recorded in our studios. You may find listening with headphones is easier than on a speaker. Again we are sorry about the quality....
Jun 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 206
