Understanding the ASC Conditions for Coverage and the Interpretive Guidelines is critical for all leaders and staff in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. This virtual conference is the first comprehensive program to provide a broad overview of the regulations and guidelines that ASCs must follow to maintain their Medicare Certification as an Ambulatory Surgical Center. Building on our highly successful Bootcamps, Infection Control Conferences and Credentialing Conference, the ASC Conditions for Coverage and Interpretative Guidelines Conference will be presented in our unique interactive format with multiple speakers and audience interaction. Our conferences are not like webinars, they are as close to a live in-person conference as possible in a virtual environment.
At the end of this conference, attendees will understand:
- The Regulatory Environment of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- The Medicare Regulations that an ASC must follow to maintain Medicare Certification as an Ambulatory Surgical Center
- The guidance provided to surveyors who survey ambulatory surgery centers during initial and recertification surveys and deemed status surveys
- How CMS certification surveys are conducted and what surveyors review to assess compliance with the Conditions for Coverage and the Interpretive Guidelines
- How to prepare for CMS Surveys
Attendees will receive slides for all presentations, links to the Conditions for Coverage, a copy of the current Interpretive Guidelines and access to a recording of the Conference for six months after the live event.
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| Time | Session | Speakers |
| 8:00 – 8:15 AM | Introduction – SUE: welcome to the 2023 ASC Conditions for Coverage and Interpretative Guidelines Conference presented by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the ASC Podcast with John GoehleThis is Sue Cronkite, the Co-Host of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle and a Senior Nurse Consultant with Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. We are excited to have you all here.And now I would like to introduce John GoehleJohn is the Host of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle – the longest running Podcast dedicated exclusively to the ASC Industry. John is also the Owner of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies – the nation’s leading regulatory compliance and oversight firm serving the ASC Industry for 12 years. John is one of the nation’s leading experts in ASC finance, regulation and administration and the author of over 10 books about the industry.JOHN CONTINUES: Thank youRecording live from our studios in Spencerport NYA few notes about how we run our virtual training programs. We don’t want this to be a one-way conversation with us doing all the talking. We encourage questions throughoutHave Fun !! Make it Fun !! ProcessWe will be on all day (even during breaks)How to Ask QuestionsUse the Q&A at bottom of ScreenIn the Chat Box (Not Preferred)Email us at Comments@ascpodcast.comBreaksBrief Breaks periodically Ad Lib as we let everyone inThis is recorded and it will be available shortly after the eventAlso there will be resources provided.First of its kindWe do a lot of “Firsts”First and Longest Running podcast in the ASC IndustryBootcampsCredentialing ConferenceMedical Director ConferenceConditions for CoverageTalk about:The ASC Podcast (FREE)Regular EpisodeMake Sure your staff listensStaff EditionsVirtual Conferences (Some are free for retainer clients)CredentialingInfection ControlTwo Weeks – Conditions for coverageBootcampsNursing DirectorAdministratorsBusiness Office ManagersAHS | |
| 8:15 – 9:15 AM | Part One – The ASC Regulatory Environment and an Introduction to the CMS Conditions for Coverage and the Interpretive Guidelines | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
| 9:15 – 10:15 AM | Part Two – Basis and Scope of the Regulations, Defining an ASC, Qualifying, Maintaining and Terminating an Agreement | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
| 10:15 – 10:30 AM | Break (15 Minutes) | |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Part Three – Governing Body and Management and Surgical Services | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
| 11:30 – 12:30 PM | Part Four – Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
| 12:30 -1:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 – 32:00 PM | Part Five – Environment, Medical Staff, Nursing Services and Medical Records | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Part Six – Pharmaceutical Services, Laboratory/Radiologic Services, Patient Rights and Infection Control | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
| 3:00 – 3:15 PM | Break (15 Minutes) | |
| 3:15 – 4:15 PM | Part Seven – Patient Admission, Assessment and Discharge, and Emergency Preparedness | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
| 4:15 – 5:15 PM | Part Eight – Survey Preparedness for CMS Surveys, Questions and Answers and Wrap-up Sue will Do disclaimer: This conference is an educational and operational tool and is not intended to be a comprehensive resource for all rules, regulations and standards that an Ambulatory Surgery Center must meet. The advice provided should not be considered as, nor does it constitute legal advice or opinion. When reviewing specific situations involving legal and regulatory issues, attorneys and other professionals should be consulted. This has been a production of Eden Group Development, All rights are reserved. | John GoehleSusan Cronkite |
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