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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.
Superseded 2020 Edition still on Amazon
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.
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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.
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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.
The 2026 Survey Guide is here
The fully revised Survey Guide for ASCs is available now on Amazon. The Second-Edition Governance is still in production — join the notify list to hear the moment it lands.
Questions about the books
Who writes these ASC books?
John Goehle, MBA, CASC — a veteran ambulatory surgery center administrator and advisor with three decades in the field, and host of The ASC Podcast.
What is The Survey Guide for ASCs?
A working desk reference that turns the CMS Conditions for Coverage and Interpretive Guidelines into something you can actually use on survey day — every requirement paired with the exact rule, the survey procedure, and a plain-language explanation. The 2026 Edition is fully revised and expanded.
What is Ambulatory Surgery Center Governance about?
A practical guide for ASC owners and governing-body members to the responsibilities they assume and the CMS regulations they must answer to. The Second Edition serves as a companion to The Survey Guide.
Are the books available now?
Yes. The fully revised 2026 Edition of The Survey Guide for ASCs is available now on Amazon, as is the first-edition Governance book. The Second-Edition Governance is still in production — join the notify list to hear when it releases.
Can I order in bulk for my center or organization?
Yes. Bulk and institutional orders are available — reach out through the contact page.