Episode 259 - Latest News, Information, Government Shutdown, AWS Impact and Focus on Cybersecurity with Paul Alcock - October 31, 2025

In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, discuss the effect of the Government Shutdown on CMS Surveys, review the recent Amazon Web Services issues and its impact on ASC Computer Systems and celebrate Cybersecurity Month with Paul Alcock from Surgical Information Systems.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems,     Notes and Resources from this Episode: Memo #QSO-26-01-ALL REVISED REVISED: Contingency Plans – State Survey & Certification Activities in the Event of Federal Government Shutdown https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/policy-memos/policy-memos-states-regions/revised-contingency-plans-state-survey-certification-activities-event-federal-government-shutdown ASCA Survey on EMR Adoption in ASCs https://www.ascfocus.org/ascfocus/content/articles-content/articles/2025/digital-debut/asca-survey-shows-continued-growth-of-ehr-usage-by-ascs?_gl=1*skvj45*_ga*Mjg5MjgyMjUzLjE3NDk1NTUzOTk.*_ga_5DE4L5HXFY*czE3NTYxNzM2ODckbzQwJGcwJHQxNzU2MTczNjg4JGo1OSRsMCRoMA.. 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! https://conferences.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 Regions CMS 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