The 2020 Edition of the Industry's most widely respected tool for preparing for Medicare Surveys revised through February 2020. Medicare & Accreditation Surveys are becoming tougher. Understanding the Conditions for Coverage for an ASC as well as how they are interpreted by CMS is critical for ASC leaders. This resource takes the Conditions for Coverage, the Interpretive Guidelines & the Clarifications and presents the information in an easy to read format with extensive cross-referencing and annotations. Also included in the book are copies of the forms used by surveyors, including the revised Emergency Preparedness regulations. The appendices include the recent clarifications and a copy of Appendix I - "Survey Procedures for Life Safety Code Surveys". This book is an essential resource for every Ambulatory Surgery Center Owner, Administrator, Nurse Manager, and Business Office Manager.