Episode 237 - Latest News and Information, Supply Chain, Corporate Transparency and Focus on Survey Preparedness for New Year - December 31, 2024

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, discuss possible supply chain issues in the new year, review the stalled Corporate Transparency Act and how it would affect ASCs, and in our focus segment, provide tips for preparing for a possible survey in 2025.

 

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions,  triValence, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ASC News- The Critical role of ASC’s during national emergencies:
  • https://ascnews.com/2024/11/the-critical-role-of-ascs-during-national-emergencies/?spMailingID=132653&puid=3910766&E=3910766&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=132653
• The Hill - New Report from CDC on Vaccination Rates:
  • https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5003450-cdc-report-covid-flu-vaccination/
  • CDC estimates of hospitalizations and deaths
• Resources for Survey Preparedness:
  • 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
• 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

• Conditions for Coverage Conference
  • https://conferences.asc-central.com/211-2/
• Credentialing and Peer Review Conference: