On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry and in our focus segment, discuss the proposed CMS 2024 HOPD/ASC Payment Rule including the proposed changes to the ASC Quality Reporting Program.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Beckers ASC review – N Carolina physician found guilty of reusing single use devices
Physician pay cuts
Violence against HCW- hand surgeon shot
- https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/57319-aaos-renews-call-to-protect-healthcare-workers-in-wake-of-fatal-shooting.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
- https://www.aaos.org/quality/quality-programs/quality-toolkits/?embed_path=modexm%253DEmbed
Focus Segment - 2023 Payment Rule
- CMS Summary:
- Actual Payment Proposal:
- Link to the Addendum:
- Link to the OAS CAHPS Website:
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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)
- https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
- https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
- Policy & Memos to States and Regions
- CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
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