ASC Daily Briefing — September 23, 2026

No new items today. Federal Register, CMS QSO memos, CMS Newsroom, HHS-OIG, AAAHC, QUAD A, ASC Focus, OAS CAHPS and Joint Commission prepublication standards were all checked directly and none carried a new ASC certification, survey, accreditation or Conditions for Coverage development. See the ASC Standing Compliance Reference for the items currently in effect. Next deadlines on the board: RAPID device coverage pathway (CMS-3487-NC) comments due October 13, 2026 (20 days out) and the OAS CAHPS Q2 2026 data submission due October 14, 2026 (21 days out); AAAHC v45 Standards take effect December 15, 2026 — 83 days out.