Episode 235 - Latest News and Information, Accreditation Trends and Top CMS Citations, Off-Site Sterilization and Interview Bill Prentice with ASCA- November 17, 2024

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, discuss out-sourced Sterilization, explore recent changes in the accreditation industry, and examine the top CMS citation areas. For our focus segment, we feature an exclusive interview with Bill Prentice at the 2024 Washington State Association Meeting, discussing the implications of the 2024 election results, the 2025 Final HOPD/ASC Payment Rule, and updates to Medicare Quality Reporting requirements.

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Report by Mercer presented in MedCity:
  • https://medcitynews.com/2024/09/nursing-healthcare-workforce/
• AXIOS Article Nov 13th
  • https://www.axios.com/2024/11/13/nasal-swab-test-covid-severity
• Offsite Sterilization Article in AORN from 2022:
  • https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/article/2022-April-care-offsite

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