Episode 226 - Latest News and Information, ASC Month, Upcoming ASC Central Conference, 2025 Payment

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On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Celebrate ASC Month, Review Upcoming ASC Central Conferences including the 2024 2 day Virtual Multi-State Conference in November, Provide more information on the proposed 2025 ASC/HOPD Payment rule including the new ASC Quality Reporting proposals, Remind listeners on the requirements for malignant hyperthermia drugs and in our focus segment, discuss Cardiology Procedures in the ASC Setting. 
 
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
 
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
DOCbuddy interview with John Goehle https://www.linkedin.com/posts/docbud...

Upcoming ASC Conferences:2024 Multi-State Conferencehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mul...

Infection Control 101https://conferences.asc-central.com/a...

Infection Control 201https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asc-infe...


OR Manager - Article about Recallshttps://www.ormanager.com/briefs/fda-...
Recalled Items:Bausch + Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107544; Lot Number P62764979R.
Bausch +Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit with drape, UDI/DI 20841305107551, Lot Number P63044983R.
Bausch +Lomb I Pack Injection Kit, UDI/DI 20841305107605, Lot Number P62764965R.
Bausch+Lomb I-Pack Injection Kit UDI/DI 20841305107612, Lot Number P627664970R.


Beckers ASC Review Article about increasing stark law violation enforcement:https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding...

GCaptain Article about looming supply chain issue:https://gcaptain.com/potential-coast-...

2024 Payment Rule Resources:CMS 2025 proposed payment rulehttps://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-she...

Proposed List of Qualifying Non-Opioid Drugs for Separate ReimbursementExparel 
Omidria 
Dextenza 
Xaracoll
Zynrelef Effective April 1, 2025 
Ketorolac 
ON-Q Pump 

ASCQR:Current List of Required Elements:ASC 1 Patient Burn
Asc 2 Patient Fall
ASC 3 Wrong site, wrong side, wrong patient, wrong procedure wrong implant
ASC 4 - All Cause Hospital Transfer or Admission
ASC-12 - Facility 7-Day Risk-Standardized Hospital Visit Rate after Outpatient Colonoscopy
ASC-13 Normothermia Outcome
ASC-14 Unplanned Anterior Vitrectomy
ASC-15a-e OAS CAHPS Measures
ASC-17 Hospital Visits after Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgical Center Procedures
ASC-20 COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel

Proposed Additions:Screening for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026)
Screen Positive for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Voluntary (Mandatory starting in 2026)
Facility Commitment to Health Equity (FCHE) Mandatoryhttps://qualitynet.cms.gov/files/659c...




Malignant Hyperthermia Resources:http://mhaus.org


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Important Resources for ASCs:
Conditions for Coverage:
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx...
Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-G...

Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-G...
https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-...