On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Celebrate ASC Month, Review Upcoming ASC Central Conferences including the 2024 2 day Virtual Multi-State Conference in November, Provide more information on the proposed 2025 ASC/HOPD Payment rule including the new ASC Quality Reporting proposals, Remind listeners on the requirements for malignant hyperthermia drugs and in our focus segment, discuss Cardiology Procedures in the ASC Setting. 

Listen to Episode 226

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• DOCbuddy interview with John Goehle 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/posts/docbuddy_surgerycenter-outpatientsurgery-ambulatorysurgery-activity-7224791546217328642-sJ6S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• Upcoming ASC Conferences:
  • 2024 Multi-State Conference
    • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-multi-state-asc-conference-tickets-966457188467?aff=oddtdtcreator
  • Infection Control 101
    • https://conferences.asc-central.com/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-101/
  • Infection Control 201
    • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-infection-control-oversight-201-tickets-945304429997?aff=oddtdtcreator
• OR Manager – Article about Recalls
  • https://www.ormanager.com/briefs/fda-announces-class-1-recalls-of-ventilator-eye-injection-kits/?oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H
  • Recalled Items:
    • Bausch + Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107544; Lot Number P62764979R.
    • Bausch +Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit with drape, UDI/DI 20841305107551, Lot Number P63044983R.
    • Bausch +Lomb I Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107605, Lot Number P62764965R.
    • Bausch+Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit UDI/DI 20841305107612, Lot Number P627664970R.
• Beckers ASC Review Article about increasing stark law violation enforcement:
  • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/10-things-to-know-about-rise-of-stark-law-violations.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
• GCaptain Article about looming supply chain issue:
  • https://gcaptain.com/potential-coast-wide-strike-inches-closer/
• 2024 Payment Rule Resources:
  • CMS 2025 proposed payment rule
    • https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cy-2025-medicare-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-and-ambulatory-surgical-center
  • Proposed List of Qualifying Non-Opioid Drugs for Separate Reimbursement
    • Exparel 
    • Omidria 
    • Dextenza 
    • Xaracoll
    • Zynrelef Effective April 1, 2025 
    • Ketorolac 
    • ON-Q Pump 
  • ASCQR:
    • Current List of Required Elements:
      • ASC 1 Patient Burn
      • Asc 2 Patient Fall
      • ASC 3 Wrong site, wrong side, wrong patient, wrong procedure wrong implant
      • ASC 4 – All Cause Hospital Transfer or Admission
      • ASC-12 – Facility 7-Day Risk-Standardized Hospital Visit Rate after Outpatient Colonoscopy
      • ASC-13 Normothermia Outcome
      • ASC-14 Unplanned Anterior Vitrectomy
      • ASC-15a-e OAS CAHPS Measures
      • ASC-17 Hospital Visits after Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgical Center Procedures
      • ASC-20 COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel
    • Proposed Additions:
      • Screening for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026)
      • Screen Positive for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026)
      • Facility Commitment to Health Equity (FCHE) Mandatory
        • https://qualitynet.cms.gov/files/659c609eca7fd3001b35edab?filename=AttstGdnceHCHEMeas_v1.2.pdf
• Malignant Hyperthermia Resources:
  • http://mhaus.org

 

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