Episode 193 - News Update and 2023 CMS Proposed HOPD/ASC Payment Rule and ASCQR changes, July 18, 2023

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 https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/north-carolina-physician-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-for-reusing-single-use-medical-devices.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E Physician pay cuts https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2024-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-proposed-rule 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:https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cy-2024-medicare-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-and-ambulatory-surgical-center Actual Payment Proposal:https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-14768.pdf Link to the Addendum:https://www.cms.gov/license/ama?file=/files/zip/2024-nprm-addendum-aa-bb-dd1-dd2-ee-and-ff.zip Link to the OAS CAHPS Website:https://oascahps.org/ 2023 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference https://vimeo.com/ondemand/2023ascmultistate The Complete Recording of the Two-Day 2023 Multi-State Virtual ASC Conference is now available for your convenience!  Couldn't make it to the live conference? No worries! We've got you covered with recordings of all eight enlightening 2-hour sessions. Attending live conferences can be expensive and time-consuming for your staff. That's why we're offering an incredible opportunity to access the conference recordings right from your facility for just $299.99!  Discover more about the conference and explore the detailed agenda by visiting: https://ascpodcast.com/2023_multistate/  This comprehensive program has received approval for up to 16.0 hours of AEUs (for CASC Certificants) and up to 4.0 hours of IPCHs (for CAIP Certificants) by BASC Provider #2618. Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf 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 RegionsCMS 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 Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today! The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136 Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers