ASC Podcast with John Goehle

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, a mandatory CMS specialty payment model starting in January puts quality and cost scores on the line for the specialties ASCs live on, and a proposed $5.7 billion deal would put a health system behind one of the big ASC management companies. Then John sits down with Daren Smith of Surgical Information Systems on building a QAPI program around outcomes instead of boxes — and the difference between a QI activity and a real QI study.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

‘Consolidation of Consolidators’: Unpacking the $5.7B Bon Secours-Surgery Partners Deal — Ambulatory Surgery Center News (October 27, 2026): ascnews.com

HealthSpan Partners to Acquire Surgery Partners (proposed; expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals) — Surgery Partners press release, SEC Form 8-K Exhibit 99.1 (October 26, 2026): sec.gov

CMS Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) — mandatory specialty payment model; performance years 2027–2031, payment adjustments 2029–2033 (heart failure & low back pain, two-sided risk) — CMS: cms.gov | ASM FAQs | ASM Model Fact Sheet

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week recordings now available for individual purchase - Premium Access members get all four free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

Infection Control Oversight 101 (IC101): https://asc-central.com/ic101-2026/

Infection Control Coordinator Training (IC 201): https://asc-central.com/ic201-2026/

Quality Improvement & Peer Review (QAPI): https://asc-central.com/qapi-2026/

Article 28 Mastery, New York D&TC and ASC: https://asc-central.com/article-28-2026/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at https://asc-central.com/ (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Membership — $25/month, individual: the full resource library (policies, forms, drill kits, templates), weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, all six recorded conferences, the member forum, the complete podcast library, and The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N. Become a Patron Member

Premium Access — $3,995/year, covering your entire surgery center (not per person): everything in Patron, plus the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, the ASC Leadership Mastery Course, Infection Control 101 & 201 (CAIP preparation), Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, certificates with AEUs and IPCH credits, every new conference we release, and up to five hours of private consulting a year. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://asc-central.com/memberships/

Important Resources for ASCs:

Conditions for Coverage:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-416

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

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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we look at a new CDC report on unannounced infectious-disease drills, an urgent recall of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep applicators, the October update to the ASC payment system, and a new coalition that wants surgery centers involved in employer direct contracting. Then we take a deep dive into the Emergency Preparedness Condition for Coverage.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Unannounced Drills Using Patient Actors to Evaluate Health Care Facility Readiness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks, January–June 2026 — CDC MMWR (October 1, 2026): cdc.gov

Convenience Kit Recall: Medline Removes Convenience Kits Affected by BD ChloraPrep Applicator Recall (Class I) — FDA (October 13, 2026): fda.gov

Convenience Kit Recall: AVID Medical Removes Convenience Kits Affected by BD ChloraPrep Applicator Recall (Class I) — FDA (October 14, 2026): fda.gov

Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System: October 2026 Update — CMS MLN Matters MM14634, Change Request 14634, Transmittal R13983CP (released October 8, 2026; effective October 1, 2026): cms.gov — MM14634 | Transmittal R13983CP

New Direct-Contracting Coalition Looks to Recruit ASCs for its Cause — Ambulatory Surgery Center News (October 22, 2026): ascnews.com | Coalition launch coverage — Fierce Healthcare (September 25, 2026): fiercehealthcare.com

Focus-segment source — Condition for Coverage, Emergency Preparedness, 42 CFR 416.54 (eCFR): ecfr.gov — 42 CFR 416.54

ASC Quality Collaboration — nine free ASC Toolkits (endoscope reprocessing, environmental infection prevention, hand hygiene, point-of-care devices, prevention of patient falls, safe injection practices, single-use device reprocessing, sterilization and high-level disinfection, and wrong-site prevention), for internal improvement and education use: https://ascquality.org/toolkits/

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week recordings now available for individual purchase - Premium Access members get all four free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

Infection Control Oversight 101 (IC101): https://asc-central.com/ic101-2026/

Infection Control Coordinator Training (IC 201): https://asc-central.com/ic201-2026/

Quality Improvement & Peer Review (QAPI): https://asc-central.com/qapi-2026/

Article 28 Mastery, New York D&TC and ASC: https://asc-central.com/article-28-2026/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at asc-central.com (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Membership — $25/month, individual: the full resource library (policies, forms, drill kits, templates), weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, all six recorded conferences, the member forum, the complete podcast library, and The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N. Become a Patron Member

Premium Access — $3,995/year, covering your entire surgery center (not per person): everything in Patron, plus the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, the ASC Leadership Mastery Course, Infection Control 101 & 201 (CAIP preparation), Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, certificates with AEUs and IPCH credits, every new conference we release, and up to five hours of private consulting a year. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://asc-central.com/memberships/

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

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

In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded at the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association's Annual Education Conference and Trade Show in Wilsonville, Oregon, John talks with the president of ASCA's board, a vendor who serves on the conference committee, a director of nursing attending her second meeting, and the association's executive director. Then John and Sue go over a few of the accreditation readiness questions from John's own session.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (OASCA)
Website: https://ascoregon.org/
2026 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show — October 15–16, 2026, Holiday Inn & Conference Center, Wilsonville, Oregon

Interviewed at the Conference:

• Todd Currier — CEO and Administrator, Bend Surgery Center, Bend, Oregon; President, ASCA Board of Directors; Secretary, Oregon association board
• Denay Love — Service Point (commercial janitorial services); Oregon association planning and events committee
• Jeanine Mudd, RN — Director of Nursing, Spine Surgery Center, Eugene, Oregon
• Simon Schwartz — Executive Director, Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

John's session at the conference: "Advancing Accreditation Readiness: 2026 Findings" — Thursday, October 15, 2026

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) — membership, benchmarking and advocacy: https://www.ascassociation.org/

2026 Multi-State Conference — December 3–4, 2026, virtual, presented with the state ASC associations: https://asc-central.com/2026-multi-state-conference/

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week recordings now available for individual purchase - Premium Access members get all four free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

• Infection Control Oversight 101 (IC101): https://asc-central.com/ic101-2026/
• Infection Control Coordinator Training (IC 201): https://asc-central.com/ic201-2026/
• Quality Improvement & Peer Review (QAPI): https://asc-central.com/qapi-2026/
• Article 28 Mastery, New York D&TC and ASC: https://asc-central.com/article-28-2026/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at https://asc-central.com/ (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Membership — $25/month, individual: the full resource library (policies, forms, drill kits, templates), weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, all six recorded conferences, the member forum, the complete podcast library, and The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N. Become a Patron Member

Premium Access — $3,995/year, covering your entire surgery center (not per person): everything in Patron, plus the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, the ASC Leadership Mastery Course, Infection Control 101 & 201 (CAIP preparation), Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, certificates with AEUs and IPCH credits, every new conference we release, and up to five hours of private consulting a year. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://asc-central.com/memberships/

Important Resources for ASCs:

Conditions for Coverage

Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)

Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)

• Appendix L PDF
• Updated Guidance

Policy & Memos to States and Regions
CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
CMS Policy & 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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover a whistleblower verdict against an Optum-affiliated ASC, the $6 billion wave of ASC M&A activity, new scrutiny of nonprofit ASC profitability, the health systems racing into the ASC space, and what Joint Commission surveyors say ASCs should expect. Then John sits down with Kara Newbury, ASCA's Chief Advocacy Officer, recorded at the CASA Annual Conference in Monterey, California, for a conversation on where the ASC industry stands in Washington heading into 2027.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Anesthesiologist wins $1.6M whistleblower verdict against Optum-affiliated ASC — Becker's ASC (September 23, 2026): beckersasc.com

The $6B ASC buying spree — Becker's ASC (September 22, 2026): beckersasc.com

Ambulatory Surgery Centers Show ‘Remarkably High Profitability’ — Ambulatory Surgery Center News (September 28, 2026), citing Plummer, Doyle and Bai, JAMA Health Forum: ascnews.com

8 health systems edging ahead in the ASC race — Becker's ASC (August 25, 2026): beckersasc.com

Joint Commission Surveyors Offer ‘Sneak Peek’ of What ASCs Can Expect — Ambulatory Surgery Center News (October 8, 2026): ascnews.com

ANNOUNCEMENT — Live Conference Week recordings (Infection Control 101, QAPI, Article 28 Mastery) are now available for individual purchase; IC Coordinator 201 is coming shortly — Premium Access members get all four free: https://asc-central.com/

2026 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference — December 3–4, 2026, free to members of participating state associations: https://asc-central.com/2026-multi-state-conference

The Survey Guide — John Goehle's book on the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for ASCs: https://www.lulu.com/

The new ASC Central website: https://asc-central.com/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at https://asc-central.com/ (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Member Program — $25/month for an individual listener who wants a richer podcast experience and wants to support the show: the resource library, weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, six recorded conferences, the member forum, the podcast library, and the electronic Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N. Become a Patron Member

Premium Access Program — $3,995/year for the entire surgery center: education, compliance resources and staff training for ASC leaders and owners who need more support without engaging a full management or outsourced-services company. It includes the three leadership bootcamps, ASC Leadership Mastery, Infection Control 101 & 201, Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, the conference library, applicable certificates, and up to five hours of private consulting a year. Sign up for Premium Access

Membership program details: https://asc-central.com/memberships/ | Live Conference Week recordings: https://asc-central.com/educational-programs/

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

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

In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded at the California Ambulatory Surgery Association's Annual Conference, held September 1st through 4th at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California, John talks to some of the speakers, and the board president. Then he walks through four sessions from the meeting — electronic distraction in the OR, emergency management and life safety, accreditation readiness, and a panel of the accrediting organizations on what they want you to know.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

California Ambulatory Surgery Association (CASA)

Website: https://www.casurgery.org/

Annual Conference 2026 — September 1–4, 2026, Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, California

Speakers Interviewed from the Conference:

Michelle George — general session: “Fueling Excellence: Elevate. Execute. Excel”

Carrie Millsap — President, California Ambulatory Surgery Association; Chief Executive Officer, Monterey Peninsula Surgery Centers

Kara Newbury, JD — Chief Advocacy Officer, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (session: “CA and National Legislative Update”)

David Shapiro, MD — anesthesiologist, ASC surveyor and longtime industry leader (also presented “Position Your ASC for Accreditation Success”)

2026 Multi-State Conference — presented with the state ASC associations: asc-central.com/2026-multi-state-conference

Sessions Recapped in This Episode:

Peter Papadakos, MD — “Optimizing Team Performance: Managing Digital Distractions in the OR”

Richard Parker — “Emergency Management, Physical Environment, and Life Safety in ASCs”

David Shapiro, MD — “Position Your ASC for Accreditation Success”

“Checkered Flag Finish: What the Experts Want You to Know” — panel of accrediting organization representatives (AAAHC, The Joint Commission, QUAD A, DNV and ACHC), moderated by Janet Miller

ASC Quality Collaboration — nine free ASC Toolkits (endoscope reprocessing, environmental infection prevention, hand hygiene, point-of-care devices, patient falls, safe injection practices, single-use device reprocessing, sterilization and high-level disinfection, and wrong-site prevention): ascquality.org/toolkits

CASA upcoming events: Infection Prevention Conference — November 2026, virtual [VALIDATE dates]; CASA Annual Conference 2027 — Huntington Beach, California [VALIDATE dates]

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week, September 22-25, 2026 - Premium Access and AHS Client Access members attend free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

Tuesday, September 22 - Infection Control Oversight 101 (IC101): https://asc-central.com/ic101-2026/

Wednesday, September 23 - Infection Control Coordinator Training (IC 201): https://asc-central.com/ic201-2026/

Thursday, September 24 - Quality Improvement & Peer Review (QAPI): https://asc-central.com/qapi-2026/

Friday, September 25 - Article 28 Mastery, New York D&TC and ASC: https://asc-central.com/article-28-2026/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at https://asc-central.com/ (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Membership — $25/month, individual: the full resource library (policies, forms, drill kits, templates), weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, all six recorded conferences, the member forum, the complete podcast library, and The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N. Become a Patron Member

Premium Access — $3,995/year, covering your entire surgery center (not per person): everything in Patron, plus the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, the ASC Leadership Mastery Course, Infection Control 101 & 201 (CAIP preparation), Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, certificates with AEUs and IPCH credits, every new conference we release, and up to five hours of private consulting a year. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://asc-central.com/memberships/

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

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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, Oregon moves toward a workplace violence rule that names ambulatory surgery centers, AAAHC follows its v45 Standards with a free AI governance guide, and two Insurance plans start steering elective cases out of the hospital and into ASCs — with a health system suing over it. Then John sits down with Amrit Kirpalani, CEO of NovaNav, recorded at the Texas ASC Society meeting, for a practical conversation about where a surgery center should actually start with artificial intelligence, and the questions to ask a vendor before you sign anything.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Oregon OSHA proposes a workplace violence prevention rule covering ambulatory surgery centers - hearings August 11 and 13, comments closed August 31; adoption expected October 2026, effective January 2027 (July 21, 2026): osha.oregon.gov

AAAHC releases the 1095 Advance AI Governance Guide - a complimentary implementation resource for ambulatory care organizations (August 17, 2026): aaahc.org

AAAHC v45 Standards - AI governance framework built on leadership accountability, risk assessment, cybersecurity, human oversight and transparency; effective for surveys conducted on or after December 15, 2026 (August 18, 2026): aaahc.org

v45 handbooks (free digital versions for 1095 Engage users): https://store.aaahc.org/handbooks

Two Insurers Started Steering Patients to ASCs. Here's What Happened Next - Highmark and Independence Blue Cross site-of-care policies; Jefferson Health's $35.4M suit - Ambulatory Surgery Center News (August 28, 2026): ascnews.com

ANNOUNCEMENT - 2026 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference, December 3-4, 2026, online, presented with the state ASC associations - free to members of participating state associations; state-association participation closes September 30: asc-central.com/2026-multi-state-conference

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week, September 22-25, 2026 - Premium Access and AHS Client Access members attend free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week, September 22-25, 2026 - Premium Access and AHS Client Access members attend free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

Tuesday, September 22 - Infection Control Oversight 101 (IC101): https://asc-central.com/ic101-2026/

Wednesday, September 23 - Infection Control Coordinator Training (IC 201): https://asc-central.com/ic201-2026/

Thursday, September 24 - Quality Improvement & Peer Review (QAPI): https://asc-central.com/qapi-2026/

Friday, September 25 - Article 28 Mastery, New York D&TC and ASC: https://asc-central.com/article-28-2026/

Leadership training - Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, plus the ASC Leadership Mastery Course: asc-central.com - Leadership Training

Guest: Amrit Kirpalani, Chief Executive Officer of NovaNav - session “AI - Who, What, Is It Covered and What Comes Next,” recorded at the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society Annual Conference, Lake Conroe, Texas.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at https://asc-central.com/ (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Membership — $25/month, individual: the full resource library (policies, forms, drill kits, templates), weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, all six recorded conferences, the member forum, the complete podcast library, and The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N. Become a Patron Member

Premium Access — $3,995/year, covering your entire surgery center (not per person): everything in Patron, plus the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, the ASC Leadership Mastery Course, Infection Control 101 & 201 (CAIP preparation), Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, certificates with AEUs and IPCH credits, every new conference we release, and up to five hours of private consulting a year. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://asc-central.com/memberships/

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

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

In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded live at the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society's Annual Conference at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe, John brings back four conversations from the meeting — with the association's president and a board member, the CEO of an AI company working in surgery centers, a compliance attorney, and the society's executive director — for a look at what Texas surgery centers are up against and why the state association is worth joining.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society (TASCS)

Website: https://www.texasascsociety.org/

Annual Conference 2026 — August 26–28, 2026, Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, Montgomery, Texas

Speakers Interviewed from the Conference:

Adam Hornback, BSN, RN — President, Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society; Administrator, North Texas Team Care Surgery Center

Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene, MBA, BSN, RN, CASC — Board Member, Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society; ASC Administrator, Mann Cataract Surgery Center

Amrit Kirpalani — Chief Executive Officer, NovaNav (session: “AI — Who, What, Is It Covered and What Comes Next”)

Richard Bays, JD — Attorney and Registered Nurse (general session: “Effective Compliance Program for Your ASC”)

Krista DuRapau — Executive Director, Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week, September 22-25, 2026 - Premium Access and AHS Client Access members attend free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

Tuesday, September 22 - Infection Control Oversight 101 (IC101): https://asc-central.com/ic101-2026/

Wednesday, September 23 - Infection Control Coordinator Training (IC 201): https://asc-central.com/ic201-2026/

Thursday, September 24 - Quality Improvement & Peer Review (QAPI): https://asc-central.com/qapi-2026/

Friday, September 25 - Article 28 Mastery, New York D&TC and ASC: https://asc-central.com/article-28-2026/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at https://asc-central.com/ (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Membership — $25/month, individual: the full resource library (policies, forms, drill kits, templates), weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, all six recorded conferences, the member forum, the complete podcast library, and The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N. Become a Patron Member

Premium Access — $3,995/year, covering your entire surgery center (not per person): everything in Patron, plus the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, the ASC Leadership Mastery Course, Infection Control 101 & 201 (CAIP preparation), Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, certificates with AEUs and IPCH credits, every new conference we release, and up to five hours of private consulting a year. Sign up for Premium Access

Visit: https://asc-central.com/memberships/ to compare both programs

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, AAAHC has released v45 of the Standards — with brand-new Artificial Intelligence requirements and a December 15th effective date — and it's a big week around here too: a new ASC Central website, the 2026 Survey Guide, and our September conference week. Then John talks with Amanda Penrod about leading across the generations — how to mentor, retain, and get the best from a team that can span four decades of experience. Grab a coffee and join John and Sue.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

AAAHC Standards and Policy announcements (v45 FAQs and Policies & Procedures): aaahc.org - Standards and Policies

AAAHC Achieving Accreditation - walk-through of the v45 Standards; September 14-16, 2026 (virtual) and December 10-11, 2026 (Las Vegas): aaahc.org - Achieving Accreditation

FREE digital v45 handbooks for 1095 Engage users - Help Curtain (right-hand side of the screen), under “Released Handbook (Not Yet Effective)” for each program. Print editions available for preorder, delivery expected late September 2026: store.aaahc.org - v45 handbooks

AAAHC has released v45 of the Standards - new Artificial Intelligence Standards in the Administration, Governance, and Credentialing & Privileging chapters (transparency, validation, data privacy and security, human oversight, bias mitigation). Effective for surveys conducted on or after December 15, 2026. Log in to 1095 Engage and select the Standards tab in your organization's Profile: https://1095.aaahc.org/

Is Stark law reform finally on the table? - Becker's ASC (August 11, 2026): beckersasc.com

62% of ASCs cancel, delay cases over anesthesia gaps - Becker's ASC (August 14, 2026): beckersasc.com

Half of NPs have been burned out for more than 2 years - Becker's ASC (August 12, 2026): beckersasc.com

ANNOUNCEMENT - The new ASC Central website is live: https://asc-central.com/

What is changing for current members (the old Mighty Networks site stays open through March 31, 2027): asc-central.com - What's Changing Guide

ANNOUNCEMENT - The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition - fully revised and expanded: jgoehle.com

The 2026 Survey Guide on Amazon: amazon.com - The Survey Guide for ASCs (2026 Edition)

ANNOUNCEMENT - Live Conference Week, September 22-25, 2026 - Premium Access and AHS Client Access members attend free: asc-central.com - Conferences & Programs

Tuesday, September 22 - Infection Control Oversight 101 (IC101): https://asc-central.com/ic101-2026/

Wednesday, September 23 - Infection Control Coordinator Training (IC 201): https://asc-central.com/ic201-2026/

Thursday, September 24 - Quality Improvement & Peer Review (QAPI): https://asc-central.com/qapi-2026/

Friday, September 25 - Article 28 Mastery, New York D&TC and ASC: https://asc-central.com/article-28-2026/

Leadership training - Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, plus the ASC Leadership Mastery Course: asc-central.com - Leadership Training

ASC Leadership Mastery Course - 28-part video course (regulatory, clinical, staffing, financial); structured preparation for the concepts tested on the CASC exam; included with Premium Access or available separately: asc-central.com - Leadership Mastery Course

Guest: Amanda Penrod, CEO and founder of RFX Solutions - “Leading Across the Generations.”

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, live and on-demand conferences, and membership programs — now at asc-central.com (the old conferences.asc-central.com address has been retired).

Patron Membership — $25/month, individual: the full resource library (policies, forms, drill kits, templates), weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, all six recorded conferences, the member forum, the complete podcast library, and The Survey Guide for ASCs, 2026 Edition with Appendices A–N.

Premium Access — $3,995/year, covering your entire surgery center (not per person): everything in Patron, plus the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Business Office Manager Bootcamps, the ASC Leadership Mastery Course, Infection Control 101 & 201 (CAIP preparation), Annual Mandatory Education, compliance tools and self-assessments, certificates with AEUs and IPCH credits, every new conference we release, and up to five hours of private consulting a year.

Compare both programs: asc-central.com/memberships

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we run through the ASC news that matters — a sweeping CMS enrollment proposal, the anesthesia squeeze, and more — plus a few things we've been seeing out in the field. Then John sits down with two veteran pharmacy consultants for a practical look at medication safety in the surgery center, from patient screening to drug diversion to malignant-hyperthermia readiness.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

CMS seeks new powers to deny or revoke enrollment for “problematic” Medicare providers — Becker’s Hospital Review: beckershospitalreview.com

CY2027 Home Health PPS proposed rule (CMS-1844-P) — Medicare enrollment provisions (retroactive revocation, location & affiliation rules, 855B private-equity/REIT disclosure); comments due Aug 31, 2026 — CMS fact sheet: cms.gov

Elevance’s 10% out-of-network penalty — 3 payer moves disrupting ASCs, physicians — Becker’s ASC: beckersasc.com

Why anesthesia stipends could be inevitable amid outdated ASC models — Becker’s ASC: beckersasc.com

Feds: Iowa plastic surgeon defrauded Medicare through false billings — Iowa Capital Dispatch: iowacapitaldispatch.com

CMS request for information on episode-based payment for ASCs (ASCA opposed) — ASC News: https://ascnews.com/

Companion episode: Episode 283 — Pharmacy Management and Recalls .

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, on-demand conferences, and membership programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/

Patron Membership — our base membership for podcast listeners: regular group Zoom sessions, a full resource database to help run your ASC, and several free conferences (Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director, Credentialing, and Finance & Accounting). Become a Patron Member

Premium Access Program — includes Patron membership PLUS unlimited Bootcamps (Administrator and Director of Nursing, normally $1,899.99 each), our Credentialing, Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director and Infection Control programs, weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, and up to five hours of private consulting. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/membership-programs-2/

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

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

In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded live at the Colorado ASC Association's annual conference in Golden, John shares five conversations from the meeting — with association and board leaders, a cardiology-focused ASC, and a center administrator — for a look at what's driving Colorado's surgery centers and why the state conference is worth the trip.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (CASCA)

Website: https://coloradoasc.org/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, on-demand conferences, and membership programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/

Patron Membership — our base membership for podcast listeners: regular group Zoom sessions, a full resource database to help run your ASC, and several free conferences (Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director, Credentialing, and Finance & Accounting). Become a Patron Member

Premium Access Program — includes Patron membership PLUS unlimited Bootcamps (Administrator and Director of Nursing, normally $1,899.99 each), our Credentialing, Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director and Infection Control programs, weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, and up to five hours of private consulting. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/membership-programs-2/

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

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

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and information, including extreme heat shutting down elective surgery at an Illinois surgery center, a federal court ruling against the Leapfrog Group and Leapfrog's plan to publicly rate nearly 4,000 ASCs later this month, recent drug recalls, and the new Section 504 accessibility requirements. In our focus segment, we discuss pharmacy management and recalls in the ASC.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Extreme heat forces an Illinois ASC to halt elective surgeries — Becker’s ASC: https://www.beckersasc.com/

Federal court orders the Leapfrog Group to pull hospital safety grades — Fierce Healthcare: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/

• Pharmacy recall & shortage resources:

• FDA Drug Recalls: fda.gov/drugs/drug-recalls
• Drug Shortages (FDA/ASHP via ASCA): https://www.ascassociation.org/drug-shortages | Conditions for Coverage §416.48 (eCFR): ecfr.gov §416.48

John's panel — “Winning the ASC Talent War,” ASC News Investments & Operations Conference (Grand Hyatt Denver, July 8–9, 2026); full agenda: https://ascninvestmentsandoperations.com/2026-agenda/

Leapfrog ASC Public Reporting Program — nearly 4,000 ASCs publicly rated beginning July 25, 2026 (CMS ASCQR measures, accreditation standards, and the voluntary ASC Survey 2.0): leapfroggroup.org — ASC Program

Look up your own center on Leapfrog's Hospital and Surgery Center Ratings site: https://ratings.leapfroggroup.org/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, on-demand conferences, and membership programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/

Patron Membership — our base membership for podcast listeners: regular group Zoom sessions, a full resource database to help run your ASC, and several free conferences (Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director, Credentialing, and Finance & Accounting). Become a Patron Member

Premium Access Program — includes Patron membership PLUS unlimited Bootcamps (Administrator and Director of Nursing, normally $1,899.99 each), our Credentialing, Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director and Infection Control programs, weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, and up to five hours of private consulting. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/membership-programs-2/

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

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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover a money-focused news segment — the anesthesia stipend crisis by the numbers, a refresher on the NOPAIN Act and the separate Medicare payment it created for non-opioid pain management, and a $12 million ASC valuation lawsuit in Iowa. We also share a few things we've been seeing in the field. Then we go all-in on the big one: CMS's just-released proposed payment rule for 2027 — the proposed ASC update, the market-basket question, the Covered Procedures List, the device and NOPAIN provisions, quality-reporting changes, and the site-of-service savings — plus the summary and spreadsheet we built — and a video walkthrough coming to conferences.asc-central.com — to help you assess the impact on your center.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Anesthesia stipends by the numbers — Becker's ASC (June 12, 2026): beckersasc.com
• The NOPAIN Act and separate Medicare payment for non-opioid pain management — ASC News: ascnews.com
• NOPAIN Act — CMS, Non-Opioid Treatments for Pain Relief (payment details, 42 CFR 416.174): cms.gov
• Iowa health system and physician group sue over a $12M ASC valuation gap — Becker's ASC: beckersasc.com
• 2027 Proposed Rule —

• Resource Library: the CMS proposed rule (CMS-1850-P) and addenda, our comprehensive written summary of the rule, the impact spreadsheet, and the video walkthrough — all gathered in one place:

• https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/j37wvj8v9h15lmbyhjri3/ABzhpV77rpOrshAXqCBv0oY?rlkey=h83k0pf1fb90lzi44463go4w9&dl=0

• Video Seminar - “What CMS's Proposed 2027 Payment Rule Means for Your ASC” available on demand for free

• https://conferences.asc-central.com/2027-payment-rule/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, on-demand conferences, and membership programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/

Patron Membership — our base membership for podcast listeners: regular group Zoom sessions, a full resource database to help run your ASC, and several free conferences (Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director, Credentialing, and Finance & Accounting). Become a Patron Member

Premium Access Program — includes Patron membership PLUS unlimited Bootcamps (Administrator and Director of Nursing, normally $1,899.99 each), our Credentialing, Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director and Infection Control programs, weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, and up to five hours of private consulting. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/membership-programs-2/

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

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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest ASC industry news — Surgery Partners rejecting a $3.2 billion buyout from Bain Capital to stay independent, new VMG Health data on surgeon recruitment and the shift in anesthesia staffing, and a leadership piece on why “chasing volume” can be a surge to the bottom. We also share recent experiences from the field on board certification versus medical-staff bylaws, what surveyors are focusing on right now, and how preparation paid off during a real emergency. Then, in our focus segment, John sits down with Terry Bohlke for an interview on “Leadership in the Trenches.”

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Surgery Partners rejects Bain Capital buyout — Becker’s ASC (June 2026)
• North Star Health Alliance to close its Watertown ASC & orthopedic group — Becker’s ASC: beckersasc.com

• https://www.beckersasc.com/

• Biggest physician risks facing ASCs in 2026 (VMG Health survey) — Becker’s ASC | Anesthesia staffing models — Becker’s ASC | Chasing volume is a “surge to the bottom” — Becker’s ASC

• https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/

• Guest: Terry Bohlke — “Leadership in the Trenches”

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, on-demand conferences, and membership programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/

Patron Membership — our base membership for podcast listeners: regular group Zoom sessions, a full resource database to help run your ASC, and several free conferences (Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director, Credentialing, and Finance & Accounting). Become a Patron Member

Premium Access Program — includes Patron membership PLUS unlimited Bootcamps (Administrator and Director of Nursing, normally $1,899.99 each), our Credentialing, Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director and Infection Control programs, weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, and up to five hours of private consulting. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/membership-programs-2/

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

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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In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded at the Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona, and in our studios in Spencerport, New York, we share interviews with two of the conference’s featured speakers — Terry Bohlke and Daren Smith — and discuss the benefits of membership in the Arizona ASC Association.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

• Website: https://arizonaasc.org/ Join or Renew: https://arizonaasc.org/join

• Speakers Interviewed from the Conference

• Terry Bohlke — Leadership in the Trenches
• Daren Smith — Quality Studies: What to Fix & How to Get It Right

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central is our one-stop site for ASC bootcamps, on-demand conferences, and membership programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/

Patron Membership — our base membership for podcast listeners: regular group Zoom sessions, a full resource database to help run your ASC, and several free conferences (Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director, Credentialing, and Finance & Accounting). Become a Patron Member

Premium Access Program — includes Patron membership PLUS unlimited Bootcamps (Administrator and Director of Nursing, normally $1,899.99 each), our Credentialing, Conditions for Coverage, Medical Director and Infection Control programs, weekly drop-in Zoom sessions, and up to five hours of private consulting. Sign up for Premium Access

Compare both programs: https://conferences.asc-central.com/membership-programs-2/

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

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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry, recent survey experiences, Glove Shortages and we continue our year-long series on Artificial Intelligence with an interview with Mat Giladi at AmbuSun.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• CHAT CPR Article from Medical Life Sciences News

• https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260519/ChatCPR-system-shows-promise-for-improving-emergency-cardiac-arrest-response.aspx

• ASC Quality Collaboration:

• ASC Safety & Quality Assessment: https://ascquality.org/asc-safety-quality-assessment/
• Flyer for the Assessment: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l038sdgdmsu33ub7ujm8v/ASC-Safety-Quality-Assessment-Flyer-2026.pdf?rlkey=au3vzvt62hs4zmifroufq6do9&dl=0

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

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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

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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry, recent survey experiences, debrief from ASCA 2026, review the new Anthem policy on out of network providers, discuss Cardiac Ablations in the ASC environment and in our focus segment interview Becky Ziegler-Otis Assistant Executive Director at the ASC Quality Collaboration.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ASC News- May 11, 2026 - Anthem Expands Out of Network Policy:

• https://ascnews.com/2026/05/hospitals-take-aim-at-anthem-as-insurer-expands-out-of-network-policy-whats-at-stake-for-ascs/?spMailingID=198771&puid=4098726&E=4098726

• ASC News - May 27th - Cardiac Ablations Moving to ASC’s

• https://ascnews.com/2026/05/this-is-better-for-patients-doctor-details-advocacy-push-best-practices-for-cardiac-ablations-in-ascs/?spMailingID=201106&puid=4098726&E=4098726

• ASC Quality Collaboration:

• Website: https://ascquality.org/
• 4th Quarter Quality Report: https://ascquality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ASC-Quality-Collaboration-Quality-Report-Fourth-Quarter-2025.pdf
• ASC Safety & Quality Assessment: https://ascquality.org/asc-safety-quality-assessment/
• Flyer for the Assessment: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l038sdgdmsu33ub7ujm8v/ASC-Safety-Quality-Assessment-Flyer-2026.pdf?rlkey=au3vzvt62hs4zmifroufq6do9&dl=0

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:

• 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.
• 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
• 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

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

In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center’s 2026 Annual Conference in Somerset New Jersey on May 6-7, 2026, we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers

• https://njaasc.org/

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:

• 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.
• 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
• 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

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

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor in Washington DC the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners gathered to talk at the end of the first two days of the conference to talk about the conference and their experience.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ASCA

• https://www.ascassociation.org/home

• Announcing our upcoming Administrator’s bootcamp - May 26-29

• For More Information, go to: https://conferences.asc-central.com/bootcamps/

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:

• 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.
• 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
• 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

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

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor in Washington DC the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, and some of our clients and listeners gathered to talk about the first full day of the conference, issues that they see in the ASC Industry, and their experience so far at ASCA 2026.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ASCA

• https://www.ascassociation.org/home

• DocBuddy

• https://docbuddy.com/

• TriValence

• https://trivalence.com/

• Announcing our upcoming Administrator’s bootcamp - May 26-29

• For More Information, go to: https://conferences.asc-central.com/bootcamps/

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:

• 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.
• 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
• 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

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

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor in Washington DC 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 conferences and what we hope to hear while we are at ASCA 2026.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Announcing our upcoming Administrator’s bootcamp - May 26-29

• For More Information, go to: https://conferences.asc-central.com/bootcamps/

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:

• 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.
• 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
• 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

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