Episode 226 - Latest News and Information, ASC Month, Upcoming ASC Central Conference, 2025 Payment and ASCQR Update and focus on Cardiology, - August 6, 2024

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Celebrate ASC Month, Review Upcoming ASC Central Conferences including the 2024 2 day Virtual Multi-State Conference in November, Provide more information on the proposed 2025 ASC/HOPD Payment rule including the new ASC Quality Reporting proposals, Remind listeners on the requirements for malignant hyperthermia drugs and in our focus segment, discuss Cardiology Procedures in the ASC Setting.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: DOCbuddy interview with John Goehle https://www.linkedin.com/posts/docbuddy_surgerycenter-outpatientsurgery-ambulatorysurgery-activity-7224791546217328642-sJ6S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Upcoming ASC Conferences:2024 Multi-State Conferencehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-multi-state-asc-conference-tickets-966457188467?aff=oddtdtcreator Infection Control 101https://conferences.asc-central.com/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-101/ Infection Control 201https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asc-infection-control-coordinator-training-infection-control-oversight-201-tickets-945304429997?aff=oddtdtcreator OR Manager - Article about Recallshttps://www.ormanager.com/briefs/fda-announces-class-1-recalls-of-ventilator-eye-injection-kits/?oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H Recalled Items:Bausch + Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107544; Lot Number P62764979R. Bausch +Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit with drape, UDI/DI 20841305107551, Lot Number P63044983R. Bausch +Lomb I Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107605, Lot Number P62764965R. Bausch+Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit UDI/DI 20841305107612, Lot Number P627664970R. Beckers ASC Review Article about increasing stark law violation enforcement:https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/10-things-to-know-about-rise-of-stark-law-violations.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z GCaptain Article about looming supply chain issue:https://gcaptain.com/potential-coast-wide-strike-inches-closer/ 2024 Payment Rule Resources:CMS 2025 proposed payment rulehttps://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cy-2025-medicare-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-and-ambulatory-surgical-center Proposed List of Qualifying Non-Opioid Drugs for Separate ReimbursementExparel  Omidria  Dextenza  Xaracoll Zynrelef Effective April 1, 2025  Ketorolac  ON-Q Pump  ASCQR:Current List of Required Elements:ASC 1 Patient Burn Asc 2 Patient Fall ASC 3 Wrong site, wrong side, wrong patient, wrong procedure wrong implant ASC 4 - All Cause Hospital Transfer or Admission ASC-12 - Facility 7-Day Risk-Standardized Hospital Visit Rate after Outpatient Colonoscopy ASC-13 Normothermia Outcome ASC-14 Unplanned Anterior Vitrectomy ASC-15a-e OAS CAHPS Measures ASC-17 Hospital Visits after Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgical Center Procedures ASC-20 COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel Proposed Additions:Screening for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026) Screen Positive for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026) Facility Commitment to Health Equity (FCHE) Mandatoryhttps://qualitynet.cms.gov/files/659c609eca7fd3001b35edab?filename=AttstGdnceHCHEMeas_v1.2.pdf Malignant Hyperthermia Resources:http://mhaus.org 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! 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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