Trusted by ASC professionals nationwide

The reference shelf for running a compliant surgery center

Practical, field-tested guides for ASC survey readiness, governance, and day-to-day operations — written by one of the nation's leading ASC experts and refreshed for 2026.

The Survey Guide for ASCs — 2026 Edition Ambulatory Surgery Center Governance — Second Edition
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Essential ASC titles
Current to 2026
CMS rules, payment & guidance
MBA · CASC
Three decades of ASC expertise

The Books

Two essential references for every surgery center

From surviving your next CMS survey to governing the board with confidence — both fully updated for 2026.

The Survey Guide for ASCs — 2026 Edition Coming Soon

The Survey Guide for ASCs

2026 Edition — fully revised & expanded. The CMS Conditions for Coverage and Interpretive Guidelines, turned into something you can actually use.

2020 Edition available now on Amazon

Ambulatory Surgery Center Governance — Second Edition Coming Soon

ASC Governance

Second Edition. A clear, practical guide to the duties of the governing body and the regulations every ASC board must answer to.

1st Edition available now on Amazon

Why these guides

Written by a practitioner, for practitioners

Survey-ready

Built around the actual CMS Conditions for Coverage and the survey procedures, so nothing catches you off guard on survey day.

Current every year

Refreshed for 2026 — including the latest payment rules, guidance, and the regulatory changes that matter to your center.

Trusted authority

Authored by John Goehle, MBA, CASC — host of The ASC Podcast and one of the nation's leading ASC experts.

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