Episode 271 - Latest News and Information, Regulatory Impact on ASCs, Required DOT Training, and Interview with Noel Adachi with AAAHC - March 10, 2026

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and information, review the regulatory impact over the past year on ASCs, discuss required Department of Transportation Training related to Regulated Medical Waste and in our focus segment, continue our Accreditation Organization Series with an interview with Noel Adachi, Chief Executive Officer for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.     Notes and Resources from this Episode: Beckers ASC Review 10 Biggest Disruptions to ASC’s https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/the-10-biggest-disruptions-to-ascs-to-prepare-for-in-2026/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z From Beckers ASC Review - The ASC Policy Whiplash https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/the-asc-policy-whiplash/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC) https://www.aaahc.org/ Announcing our upcoming Bootcamps! Director of Nursing Bootcamp April 7-10  Administrator’s bootcamp - May 26-29 For More Information, go to: https://conferences.asc-central.com/bootcamps/ 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