June 10, 2025

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

51 minutes

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/

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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Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.

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The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

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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

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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June 10, 2025

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

51 minutes

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/

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

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

https://conferences.asc-central.com/

Join one of our Membership Programs!

Our Patron Program:

More information and Become Member

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today!

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

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

...more