Episode 269 - Latest News and Information, Expirations, 2025 Profit Breakthroughs, Focus on MH with Dr. Andrew Herlich - February 6, 2026
Sun Feb 08 2026
In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news in the industry, recent survey experiences, including a reminder about expiration dates, review 2025’s profitability breakthroughs and in our focus segment we discuss Malignant Hyperthermia with Dr. Andrew Herlich
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Beckers ASC review-- Most Profitable Breakthroughs in 2025:
https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/ascs-most-profitable-breakthroughs-in-2025/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z
Boston Bowel Prep Scale:
https://www.endoscopy-campus.com/en/classifications/boston-bowel-preparation-scale/
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Important Resources for ASCs:
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
Updated 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
Policy & Memos to States and Regions
CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
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Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website
Books by John Goehle
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In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news in the industry, recent survey experiences, including a reminder about expiration dates, review 2025’s profitability breakthroughs and in our focus segment we discuss Malignant Hyperthermia with Dr. Andrew Herlich This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. Notes and Resources from this Episode: Beckers ASC review-- Most Profitable Breakthroughs in 2025: https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/ascs-most-profitable-breakthroughs-in-2025/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z Boston Bowel Prep Scale: https://www.endoscopy-campus.com/en/classifications/boston-bowel-preparation-scale/ INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! https://conferences.asc-central.com/ Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: 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 Updated 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 Policy & Memos to States and Regions CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers