About the Author

John J. Goehle, MBA, CASC

One of the nation's leading Ambulatory Surgery Center experts.

John Goehle is one of the nation's leading Ambulatory Surgery Center experts. He has written eight books on the industry, including The Survey Guide for ASCs — A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage and Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience in ASC operations, finance, and regulatory compliance, John has become a trusted voice for administrators, owners, and governing bodies navigating the demands of Medicare certification and survey readiness. His work translates complex CMS requirements into guidance that surgery center teams can actually use.

He is also a frequent speaker at ASC conferences and the host of The ASC Podcast with John Goehle, where he shares practical insight with the surgery center community.

His credentials — MBA and CASC (Certified Administrator Surgery Center) — reflect the blend of business and operational expertise that informs every one of his books.

John J. Goehle, MBA, CASC

At a glance

  • Author of eight books on the ASC industry
  • Host of The ASC Podcast with John Goehle
  • Frequent speaker at ASC conferences
  • MBA · CASC

Consultations

For more information or to request a confidential consultation, please reach out via the contact page or call 585-594-1167.

More from John Goehle

The rest of the ASC ecosystem

The books are one part of John's work with the surgery center community. Here's where to turn for consulting, education, and ongoing guidance.

Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, LLC

John's consulting firm, providing regulatory, accreditation, and compliance consulting to ASCs nationwide — from survey preparation and mock surveys to plans of correction.

Turn here when your center needs hands-on help getting survey-ready or resolving a deficiency.

The ASC Podcast with John Goehle

Free, plain-language guidance on the issues ASC leaders face — regulatory changes, survey readiness, governance, and operations — with colleagues from across the industry.

Turn here when you want to stay current on the way to work, on any podcast platform.

ASC Central

John's education and conference platform — live and on-demand virtual conferences, Administrator and Director of Nursing Bootcamps, and infection-control training built for whole teams, not just the person who can travel.

Turn here when you want to train your entire staff without leaving the center.

Explore the books

Two essential references for ASC compliance and governance.