ASC Podcast with John Goehle

Episode 248 - Latest News, Information, Recent ASC experiences, Fraud and Abuse and focus segment on Registration, Patient Privacy, Rights and Posting Requirements - June 8, 2025

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In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, discuss recent ASC issues and survey experiences, provide an update on Fraud and Abuse investigations, discuss signage in shared spaces, review rules about transporting medications, and in our focus segment, discuss patient registration, patient privacy, rights and responsibilities, and posting requirements. 

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

  • CMS Fraud Detection Operation Center Launched to Combat Fraud
      • https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/cms-sets-real-time-medical-fraud-center-doge-federal-contractor-rolls-out-commercial-tool
        • Outpatient Surgery Magazine article about construction:
            • https://digital.outpatientsurgery.net/view/998248182/24/
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              • Small ASC’s better off
                • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/the-big-disruption-of-small-ascs/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E
                • Resources from CMS to Remain Compliant with CfC (including regulations and guidance on the focus segment discussion:
                  • 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
                            • Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
                              • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
                              • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som

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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 Operations Manual (SOM)
                                                    • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
                                                    • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
                                                    • Policy & Memos to States and Regions
                                                      • CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
                                                      • https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions

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