Episode 209 - Latest News, Drug Shortage Impact, Price Transparency and focus on healthcare cost pressures and an Interview with triValence’s Alex Pirrotta - December 27, 2023

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, the impact on ASCs of the ongoing Drug Shortages, recent state actions impacting ASCs including price transparency initiatives and in our focus segment, we discuss profitability challenges related to on-going salary, and other cost pressures and Interview triValence’s Alex Pirrotta regarding supply chain costs.    This episode is sponsored by triValence.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: ECRA and ISMP Report: https://assets.ecri.org/PDF/10.2023_Press_Release_Medication_Shortages_supporting_summary.pdf For more on managing drug shortages, visit ISMP website: www.ismp.org/node/775 For more on managing supply and device shortages, visit ECRI website: www.ecri.org/supply-chain-disruption-in-healthcare The ASC Association (ASCA) Please become a member and support the Association that supports the ASC Industry: https://www.ascassociation.org/asca/membership/join-renew Ozempic and other GLP-1 Drugs (Article from Beckers Spine) https://www.beckersspine.com/spine/58359-will-ozempic-alter-spine-orthopedic-fields.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E Signup for Becker’s Spine: https://www.beckersspine.com/e-weekly/spine-review-e-weekly.html OR Manager article about RN Salaries:https://www.ormanager.com/briefs/rns-expected-to-see-big-salary-bump-by-2033-due-to-nursing-demand/#:~:text=RNs%20made%20%2433.13%20in%20hourly,occupational%20fields%20in%20the%20country. triValence:http://trivalence.com DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE! INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com 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