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

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and information including Prior Authorization changes, a recent lawsuit related to billing, CON Changes, Fire Extinguisher Requirements, Medication management of High Alert Medications with Reversal Agents, and Supply Storage outside of the ASC. In our focus segment, we will discuss a recent Quality Safety & Oversight memo  clarifying the roles of Accrediting Organizations and State Survey Agencies when an ASC’s deemed status is temporarily removed.

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/
• Ambulatory Surgery Center News - April 21 Article About Prior Authorization:
  • https://ascnews.com/2026/04/unitedhealth-group-defends-prior-auth-doubles-down-on-value-based-care-strategy/?spMailingID=195484&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=195484
• Maine CON Law Changes - April 24th ASC Focus
  • https://www.ascfocus.org/ascfocus/content/articles-content/articles/2026/digital-debut/maine-eases-certificate-of-need-requirements?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_content=email&utm_term=Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements&utm_campaign=Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements-_-Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements
• ASC News- April 22, 2026 by Robert Holly 
  • https://ascnews.com/2026/04/allstate-accuses-surgery-partners-florida-ascs-of-fraudulent-billing-scheme/?spMailingID=195484&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=195484
• QSO 18-12-Deemed Providers/Suppliers REVISED
  • Clarification of the Accrediting Organizations (AOs) Role when a Provider or Suppliers Deemed Status has been Temporarily Removed
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/surveycertificationgeninfo/policy-and-memos-to-states-and-regions-items/qso-18-12

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, we discuss the latest news, review top technology hazards, review AORN guidance on double gloving, discuss the new RQI program from the American Heart Association, provide an update on survey finding trends, and in our focus segment, continue our Accreditation Organization Series with an interview with Michelle Coalson from DNV. 

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Job Growth in Healthcare from Health Leaders Media:
  • https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/ceo/healthcare-drives-72-job-growth-november
• Beckers ASC Review from Dec 29th
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/leadership/inside-leapfrog-recognized-asc-where-staff-arent-scared-of-surveyors/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E
• ECRI Top 10 health Tech Hazards for 2026 (Periop Leader Network)
  • https://www.periopleader.com/briefs/ecri-lists-its-top-10-health-technology-hazards-for-2026/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ormam+eletter&oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H
• AORN Position on Double Gloving
  • https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aorn.14447?mkt_tok=NTQ1LUtDUC0xNjMAAAGex4IC1AFZFI75mpy1pATj6O8lReaLjRiNTr26ffM3gP_eNuVwBDOetc0X-kMkCajRSKRJS7dkozVbeXovvdDBC25EHihs7fHhT6DzC66kRXzb
• DNV Website:
  • NIAHO® accreditation for ambulatory surgical centers
• Announcing our upcoming Bootcamps!
  • Director of Nursing Bootcamp April 7-10 
  • 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, we discuss the latest news and information, review the regulatory impact over the past year on ASCs, discuss required Department of Transportation Training related to Regulated Medical Waste and in our focus segment, continue our Accreditation Organization Series with an interview with Noel Adachi, Chief Executive Officer for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). 

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Beckers ASC Review 10 Biggest Disruptions to ASC’s
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/the-10-biggest-disruptions-to-ascs-to-prepare-for-in-2026/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
• From Beckers ASC Review - The ASC Policy Whiplash
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/the-asc-policy-whiplash/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
• The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC)
  • https://www.aaahc.org/
• Announcing our upcoming Bootcamps!
  • Director of Nursing Bootcamp April 7-10 
  • 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, we discuss the impact of recent weather events, provide an update on the New York City Nurses strike and how it could impact ASCs, introduce our upcoming Director of Nursing and Administrators Bootcamps, and in our focus segment begin our year-long deep dive into artificial intelligence with Mat Giladi from Ambusun.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Announcing our upcoming Bootcamps!
  • Director of Nursing Bootcamp April 7-10 
  • Administrator’s bootcamp - May 26-29
  • For More Information, go to: https://conferences.asc-central.com/bootcamps/

ASC Central:

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, we discuss the latest news in the industry, recent survey experiences, including a reminder about expiration dates, review 2025’s profitability breakthroughs and in our focus segment we discuss Malignant Hyperthermia with Dr. Andrew Herlich

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Beckers ASC review-- Most Profitable Breakthroughs in 2025:
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/ascs-most-profitable-breakthroughs-in-2025/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z

• Boston Bowel Prep Scale:

• • https://www.endoscopy-campus.com/en/classifications/boston-bowel-preparation-scale/

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, we cover the latest on hospital industry strikes, the need for non-generator-backed outlets in the OR, off-site sterilization, deemed vs. non-deemed status surveys, and in our focus segment, an interview with Rommie Johnson from ACHC as part of our accreditation organizations series.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ACHC Website:
  • https://achc.org/

• Prepare for the CAIP Exam with our 2 day On-Demand Virtual Conference:

• • Infection Control 101 – Training for Infection Control Coordinators in ASCs (September 2024 Recording)
  • Infection Control 201 – Advanced Training for Infection Control Coordinators (September 2024 Recording)

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 we discuss the latest news in the industry. Instrument Decontamination and in our focus segment we discuss Balancing Physician Satisfaction with Patient Safety Through EHR Hard Stop Optimization

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• VMG health survey AAC Leader Expectations for 2026
  • https://1863187.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/1863187/VMG%20Health%20ASC%20Leader%20Expectations%20for%202026%20Survey.pdf
• Beckers- Red flags in Hospital/ASC Joint Ventures
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/red-flags-to-watch-in-asc-hospital-joint-ventures/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E

• Prepare for the CAIP Exam with our 2 day On-Demand Virtual Conference:

• • Infection Control 101 – Training for Infection Control Coordinators in ASCs (September 2024 Recording)
  • Infection Control 201 – Advanced Training for Infection Control Coordinators (September 2024 Recording)

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