A podcast for freestanding ASCs
Weekly news, regulation, and operations for the ambulatory surgery center industry — with John J. Goehle, MBA, CASC, one of the industry's leading voices on finance, compliance, and administration.
About the podcast
Join John Goehle each week as he breaks down the news, regulations, and operational questions that matter to everyone working in ambulatory surgery. Practical, current, and made for the people who actually run centers.
The week's most important developments in ASC regulation, reimbursement, and the wider healthcare landscape — explained clearly.
A recurring deep dive into a current regulatory or operational issue, from Conditions for Coverage to survey readiness and the business office.
Conversations with the people shaping the industry, plus answers to questions sent in by listeners across the country.
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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 wi…
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 direc…
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 attendin…
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 J…
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Weekly news, regulation, and operations for the freestanding ambulatory surgery center industry, hosted by John Goehle, MBA, CASC.
Weekly. The show has published 280+ episodes since 2018.
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Yes, the podcast is free to listen to. A membership option is also available for listeners who want more.
John J. Goehle, MBA, CASC — one of the industry's leading voices on ASC finance, compliance, and administration.