Episode 278 - Latest News and Information, ASCA 2026, Cardiac Ablations, Anthem Policy and Interview with ASCQC - June 4, 2026

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry, recent survey experiences, debrief from ASCA 2026, review the new Anthem policy on out of network providers, discuss Cardiac Ablations in the ASC environment and in our focus segment interview Becky Ziegler-Otis Assistant Executive Director at the ASC Quality Collaboration. 

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ASC News- May 11, 2026 - Anthem Expands Out of Network Policy:
  • https://ascnews.com/2026/05/hospitals-take-aim-at-anthem-as-insurer-expands-out-of-network-policy-whats-at-stake-for-ascs/?spMailingID=198771&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=198771
• ASC News - May 27th - Cardiac Ablations Moving to ASC’s
  • https://ascnews.com/2026/05/this-is-better-for-patients-doctor-details-advocacy-push-best-practices-for-cardiac-ablations-in-ascs/?spMailingID=201106&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201106
• ASC Quality Collaboration:
  • Website: https://ascquality.org/
  • 4th Quarter Quality Report: https://ascquality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ASC-Quality-Collaboration-Quality-Report-Fourth-Quarter-2025.pdf
  • ASC Safety & Quality Assessment: https://ascquality.org/asc-safety-quality-assessment/
  • Flyer for the Assessment: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l038sdgdmsu33ub7ujm8v/ASC-Safety-Quality-Assessment-Flyer-2026.pdf?rlkey=au3vzvt62hs4zmifroufq6do9&dl=0

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