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 Conference
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-multi-state-asc-conference-tickets-966457188467?aff=oddtdtcreator
Infection Control 101- https://conferences.asc-central.com/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-101/
Infection Control 201- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-infection-control-oversight-201-tickets-945304429997?aff=oddtdtcreator
OR Manager - Article about Recalls- https://www.ormanager.com/briefs/fda-announces-class-1-recalls-of-ventilator-eye-injection-kits/?oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H
Recalled Items:- Bausch + Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107544; Lot Number P62764979R.
Bausch +Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit with drape, UDI/DI 20841305107551, Lot Number P63044983R.Bausch +Lomb I Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107605, Lot Number P62764965R.Bausch+Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit UDI/DI 20841305107612, Lot Number P627664970R.Beckers ASC Review Article about increasing stark law violation enforcement:- https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/10-things-to-know-about-rise-of-stark-law-violations.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
GCaptain Article about looming supply chain issue:- https://gcaptain.com/potential-coast-wide-strike-inches-closer/
2024 Payment Rule Resources:- CMS 2025 proposed payment rule
- https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cy-2025-medicare-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-and-ambulatory-surgical-center
Proposed List of Qualifying Non-Opioid Drugs for Separate Reimbursement Omidria Dextenza XaracollZynrelef Effective April 1, 2025 Ketorolac ON-Q Pump ASCQR:- Current List of Required Elements:
Asc 2 Patient FallASC 3 Wrong site, wrong side, wrong patient, wrong procedure wrong implantASC 4 - All Cause Hospital Transfer or AdmissionASC-12 - Facility 7-Day Risk-Standardized Hospital Visit Rate after Outpatient ColonoscopyASC-13 Normothermia OutcomeASC-14 Unplanned Anterior VitrectomyASC-15a-e OAS CAHPS MeasuresASC-17 Hospital Visits after Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgical Center ProceduresASC-20 COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care PersonnelProposed Additions:- Screening for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026)
Screen Positive for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026)Facility Commitment to Health Equity (FCHE) Mandatory- https://qualitynet.cms.gov/files/659c609eca7fd3001b35edab?filename=AttstGdnceHCHEMeas_v1.2.pdf
Malignant Hyperthermia Resources:
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