Episode 196 - News Update, Anesthesia Challenges, COVID Uptick, Recent Survey Experiences and focus on Outsourced Billing Services with SIS. August 15, 2023

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry,  Discuss the recent uptick in COVID cases and remind listeners of the return to work guidelines, discuss recent survey issues including the new Medicare Ombudsman link and the requirements for BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. In our focus segment we discuss Outsourced Billing, Coding and Collections.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems   Notes and Resources from this Episode: COVID-19 Uptick Link to CDC Return to work Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html#:~:text=At%20least%207%20days%20have,of%20fever%2Dreducing%20medications%2C%20and Anesthesia Shortage Some links for Anesthesia Shortage Articles:https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/the-major-shortage-plaguing-ascs.html https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/beyond-survival-mode-best-practices-and-creative-ideas-for-coping-with-the-shortages-in-anesthesiology.html Medicare Ombudsman: Link in the current Medicare Ombudsman Websiteshttps://www.cms.gov/center/special-topic/ombudsman/medicare-beneficiary-ombudsman-home Outpatient Surgery Magazine https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/the-magazine/current-issue Beckers ASC https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news.html Surgical Information Systems Outsourced Billing https://www.sisfirst.com/revenue-cycle-services Speaker: Jessica [email protected] Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: 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.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! 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 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