# Episode 278 - Latest News and Information, ASCA 2026, Cardiac Ablations, Anthem Policy and Interview with ASCQC  - June 4, 2026

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Podcast: [ASC Podcast with John Goehle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asc-podcast-with-john-goehle-769478)
Published: 2026-06-05T23:47:18+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC industry, recent survey experiences, debrief from ASCA 2026, review the new Anthem policy on out of network providers, discuss Cardiac Ablations in the ASC environment and in our focus segment interview Becky Ziegler-Otis Assistant Executive Director at the ASC Quality Collaboration. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. Notes and Resources from this Episode: ASC News- May 11, 2026 - Anthem Expands Out of Network Policy: https://ascnews.com/2026/05/hospitals-take-aim-at-anthem-as-insurer-expands-out-of-network-policy-whats-at-stake-for-ascs/?spMailingID=198771&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=198771 ASC News - May 27th - Cardiac Ablations Moving to ASC’s https://ascnews.com/2026/05/this-is-better-for-patients-doctor-details-advocacy-push-best-practices-for-cardiac-ablations-in-ascs/?spMailingID=201106&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201106 ASC Quality Collaboration: Website: https://ascquality.org/ 4th Quarter Quality Report: https://ascquality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ASC-Quality-Collaboration-Quality-Report-Fourth-Quarter-2025.pdf ASC Safety & Quality Assessment: https://ascquality.org/asc-safety-quality-assessment/ Flyer for the Assessment: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l038sdgdmsu33ub7ujm8v/ASC-Safety-Quality-Assessment-Flyer-2026.pdf?rlkey=au3vzvt62hs4zmifroufq6do9&dl=0 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!…

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