On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we celebrate over 25,000 downloads, review recent guidance from CMS regarding 24 stays, discuss the consolidated appropriations act and its impact on ASCs, discuss recent issues with some ASCs and look back on 2020 and look forward to 2021 . 
This episode sponsored by:
Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies
Surgical Information Systems
Intalere
Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions
Medicus IT
BHG Patient Lending
Resources from this Episode:
CDC Guidance regarding Exposureshttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html

CMS on December 30, 2020 issued QSO-21-09-ASC - SUBJECT: Providing flexibility for exceeding the 24-hour time frame for patients in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergencyhttps://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-21-09-asc.pdf

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