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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…
In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded at the California Ambulatory Surgery Association's Annual Conference, held September 1st through 4th at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California, John talks to some of the speakers, and the board president. Then he walks through four…
In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, Oregon moves toward a workplace violence rule that names ambulatory surgery centers, AAAHC follows its v45 Standards with a free AI governance guide, and two Insurance plans start steering elective cases out of the hospital and into ASCs — with a health system sui…
In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded live at the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society's Annual Conference at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe, John brings back four conversations from the meeting — with the association's president and a board member, the CEO of an AI comp…
In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, AAAHC has released v45 of the Standards — with brand-new Artificial Intelligence requirements and a December 15th effective date — and it's a big week around here too: a new ASC Central website, the 2026 Survey Guide, and our September conference week. Then John t…
In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we run through the ASC news that matters — a sweeping CMS enrollment proposal, the anesthesia squeeze, and more — plus a few things we've been seeing out in the field. Then John sits down with two veteran pharmacy consultants for a practical look at medication saf…
In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded live at the Colorado ASC Association's annual conference in Golden, John shares five conversations from the meeting — with association and board leaders, a cardiology-focused ASC, and a center administrator — for a look at what's driving Colorado'…
On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and information, including extreme heat shutting down elective surgery at an Illinois surgery center, a federal court ruling against the Leapfrog Group and Leapfrog's plan to publicly rate nearly 4,000 ASCs later this month, recent drug…
In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover a money-focused news segment — the anesthesia stipend crisis by the numbers, a refresher on the NOPAIN Act and the separate Medicare payment it created for non-opioid pain management, and a $12 million ASC valuation lawsuit in Iowa. We also share a few th…
In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest ASC industry news, including Surgery Partners rejecting a $3.2 billion buyout from Bain Capital to stay independent, new data on surgeon recruitment and anesthesia staffing, and a leadership piece on why chasing volume can be a race to the bott…
In this special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, recorded at the Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association's Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, we share interviews with two of the conference's featured speakers and discuss the benefits of membership in the Arizona ASC Association.
In this episode we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry, recent survey experiences, glove shortages, and continue our year-long series on Artificial Intelligence with an interview with Mat Giladi at AmbuSun.
In this episode we discuss the latest news, a debrief from ASCA 2026, the new Anthem policy on out-of-network providers, and Cardiac Ablations in the ASC environment, plus an interview with Becky Ziegler-Otis, Assistant Executive Director at the ASC Quality Collaboration.
In this Special Episode recorded live from the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center's 2026 Annual Conference in Somerset, New Jersey, we interview speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership.
Recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor, the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, along with clients and listeners, gathered at the end of the first two days of the conference to talk about their experience.
Recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor, the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast, along with clients and listeners, talk about the first full day of the conference and their experience so far.
Recorded live from ASCA 2026 at National Harbor, the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the Podcast sit down before the conference to talk about what they hope to hear.
We discuss Prior Authorization changes, a recent billing lawsuit, CON changes, fire extinguisher requirements, and supply storage outside the ASC. In our focus segment we clarify the roles of Accrediting Organizations and State Survey Agencies when an ASC's deemed status is temporarily removed.
We review top technology hazards, AORN guidance on double gloving, and the new RQI program from the American Heart Association, and continue our Accreditation Organization Series with an interview with Michelle Coalson from DNV.
We review the regulatory impact over the past year on ASCs and required DOT training related to Regulated Medical Waste, and interview Noel Adachi, CEO of AAAHC.
We discuss the impact of recent weather events and the New York City nurses strike, and begin a year-long deep dive into artificial intelligence with Mat Giladi from AmbuSun.
We review a reminder about expiration dates and 2025's profitability breakthroughs, and discuss Malignant Hyperthermia with Dr. Andrew Herlich.
We cover hospital strikes, the need for non-generator-backed OR outlets, off-site sterilization, and deemed vs. non-deemed surveys, and interview Rommie Johnson from ACHC.
We discuss instrument decontamination, and balancing physician satisfaction with patient safety through EHR hard-stop optimization.
We discuss the NYC nurses strike, look back on major ASC events in 2025, and discuss activities that need to be done at the start of the year, especially governing body activities.
We discuss the current state of ASC Accreditation and the value of accreditation, and interview Tom Terranova with QuadA.
We review common infection control and sanitary environment citations, and discuss navigating ASC billing and coding complexities with Bob Lathrop from SIS.
We discuss the delay in the Pre-authorization pilot and Anthem's new out-of-network policy, and review the final 2026 CMS ASC/HOPD Payment Rule.
We preview the 2025 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference and discuss survey preparation and mock surveys with Katie Pierson of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Recorded live from the Colorado ASC Association's 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show in Golden, Colorado, we interview attendees and speakers and discuss the benefits of membership.
Recorded live from the Washington ASC Association's Annual Education Conference in Tulalip, WA, we interview speakers and discuss the benefits of association membership.
We discuss the government shutdown's effect on CMS surveys, the Amazon Web Services outage and its impact on ASC systems, and celebrate Cybersecurity Month with Paul Alcock from SIS.
Recorded live from the Oregon ASC Association's Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, we interview speakers and discuss the benefits of association membership.
Recorded live from the NYS Association of ASCs' 2025 Annual Conference in Albany, New York, we interview speakers and discuss the benefits of membership.
Recorded live from the Ohio Association of ASCs' Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, we interview speakers and discuss the benefits of membership.
We review CMS's Annual Report to Congress on Accrediting Organization Oversight and interview Kara Newbury from ASCA about the 2026 Proposed CMS ASC Payment Rule.
Recorded live from the California ASC Association's 2025 Conference in San Diego, California, we interview speakers and discuss the benefits of membership.
We interview Laurie Roderiques, Director of Clinical Services for Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, about the Infection Control Risk Assessment and the CMS Surveyor Infection Control Worksheet.
Recorded live from the Illinois ASC Association's 2025 Meeting in Rosemont, Illinois, we interview speakers and discuss the benefits of membership.