Episode 273 - Recent News, Supply Storage, CON Changes, Fire Extinguishers, and Focus on Deemed Status Suspensions- April 30, 2026

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and information including Prior Authorization changes, a recent lawsuit related to billing, CON Changes, Fire Extinguisher Requirements, Medication management of High Alert Medications with Reversal Agents, and Supply Storage outside of the ASC. In our focus segment, we will discuss a recent Quality Safety & Oversight memo clarifying the roles of Accrediting Organizations and State Survey Agencies when an ASC’s deemed status is temporarily removed.

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Announcing our upcoming Administrator’s bootcamp - May 26-29
  • For More Information, go to: https://conferences.asc-central.com/bootcamps/
• Ambulatory Surgery Center News - April 21 Article About Prior Authorization:
  • https://ascnews.com/2026/04/unitedhealth-group-defends-prior-auth-doubles-down-on-value-based-care-strategy/?spMailingID=195484&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=195484
• Maine CON Law Changes - April 24th ASC Focus
  • https://www.ascfocus.org/ascfocus/content/articles-content/articles/2026/digital-debut/maine-eases-certificate-of-need-requirements?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_content=email&utm_term=Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements&utm_campaign=Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements-_-Maine%20Eases%20Certificate%20of%20Need%20Requirements
• ASC News- April 22, 2026 by Robert Holly 
  • https://ascnews.com/2026/04/allstate-accuses-surgery-partners-florida-ascs-of-fraudulent-billing-scheme/?spMailingID=195484&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=195484
• QSO 18-12-Deemed Providers/Suppliers REVISED
  • Clarification of the Accrediting Organizations (AOs) Role when a Provider or Suppliers Deemed Status has been Temporarily Removed
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/surveycertificationgeninfo/policy-and-memos