On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, review the final 2025 ASC/HOPD Payment Rule and Update to the ASC Quality Reporting Measures, provide an update on developments in the IV Fluid Shortage and in our focus segment speak with Mary Ryan about developing the next generation of ASC Leaders.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Baxter IV Fluid Updates
  • https://meded.baxter.com/sites/g/files/ebysai4096/files/2024-10/ExtendedExpDatesIVSolutions%20v2.pdf?mkt_tok=NzEwLVpMTC02NTEAAAGWc_r9SzfYVWxtY036SKWAXOOizycFbDsQMgvHx8DbkmC7Ibef7ZiAchJT7IANNeOx6_tKoyg13ZIRHShmdrJTpRvvBdQ2Vlm3zHWq5HN394FmpUQ
  • https://www.baxter.com/baxter-newsroom/hurricane-helene-updates
  • https://meded.baxter.com/hurricane-helene-clinical-resources
• Outpatient Surgery Magazine article about Colored Additives in Wipes
  • https://digital.outpatientsurgery.net/view/493385375/10/
• Becker’s Spine Review – ASC Suing Architects
  • https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic-spine-practices-improving-profits/60890-orthopedic-practice-suing-over-opening-delays.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E
• 2025 Final HOPD/ASC Payment Rule
  • https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25521.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cy-2025-medicare-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-and-ambulatory-surgical-center-0
• ASCA Focus Article:
  • https://www.ascfocus.org/ascfocus/content/articles-content/articles/2024/digital-debut/asca-survey-provides-insight-into-reporting-ascqr-measures?_gl=1*s08qa6*_ga*NDY3NTAxNzk1LjE3MTE2NzQzODE.*_ga_5DE4L5HXFY*MTcyNTM3Njk1MS41Mi4wLjE3MjUzNzY5NTIuNTkuMC4w

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