# Episode 259 - Latest News, Information, Government Shutdown, AWS Impact and Focus on Cybersecurity with Paul Alcock - October 31, 2025

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Published: 2025-11-04T13:28:55+00:00
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In this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, discuss the effect of the Government Shutdown on CMS Surveys, review the recent Amazon Web Services issues and its impact on ASC Computer Systems and celebrate Cybersecurity Month with Paul Alcock from Surgical Information Systems. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, Notes and Resources from this Episode: Memo #QSO-26-01-ALL REVISED REVISED: Contingency Plans – State Survey & Certification Activities in the Event of Federal Government Shutdown https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/policy-memos/policy-memos-states-regions/revised-contingency-plans-state-survey-certification-activities-event-federal-government-shutdown ASCA Survey on EMR Adoption in ASCs https://www.ascfocus.org/ascfocus/content/articles-content/articles/2025/digital-debut/asca-survey-shows-continued-growth-of-ehr-usage-by-ascs?_gl=1*skvj45*_ga*Mjg5MjgyMjUzLjE3NDk1NTUzOTk.*_ga_5DE4L5HXFY*czE3NTYxNzM2ODckbzQwJGcwJHQxNzU2MTczNjg4JGo1OSRsMCRoMA.. 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…

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